Rajasthan shocker: Man beaten to death in Bhilwara; cops deployed, markets shut

NEW DELHI: A antheral was beaten to decease aft a insignificant roadworthy mishap escalated into mob unit successful the municipality of Jahazpur successful Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, reports Somdutt Tripathi.The incident, which took spot precocious connected Friday, has triggered communal tensions successful the area. Authorities deployed further constabulary forces and unopen down markets.

Here's what happened

Sitaram Keer, a nonmigratory of Chhawani successful Tonk district, was travelling with 3 companions from Bisalpur Dam to Jahazpur erstwhile their car reportedly mislaid power and deed a rootlike cart adjacent Bhanwar Kala Gate. Police said the cart belonged to Sharif Mohammad, a section vendor who was selling potatoes and onions astatine the time.

An statement broke retired aft the collision and Keer was allegedly pulled retired of the conveyance and assaulted by a radical of locals, including different vendors. He died astatine the scene.The incidental has provoked outrage among Hindu groups, who staged protests extracurricular the Jahazpur constabulary presumption demanding contiguous arrests. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for the suspension of Muharram processions crossed Bhilwara territory successful response. “The brutal sidesplitting of a Hindu younker has caused immense choler successful the community,” said VHP section person Vijay Ojha. Police officials said the concern was nether control, but tensions remained high.

Bhilwara’s Superintendent of Police, Dharmendra Singh Yadav, visited the country connected Saturday and said an probe was underway. “We are reviewing CCTV footage and person detained 3 young men for questioning,” helium said, urging the nationalist to support peace. A temple lawsuit dedicated to Lord Peetambar Rai Maharaj, scheduled to beryllium held astatine Jahazpur Fort aft a 10-month gap, has besides been postponed indefinitely owed to the unrest. Authorities said they were continuing to show the situation, with other constabulary unit deployed to forestall further escalation.