The police detained as many as 110 people for rioting and flaring tensions in Jaipur’s Chomu area, where a dispute over removal of alleged illegal encroachment at the Kalandari Mosque turned violent on Friday.
DCP West, Jaipur, Hanuman Prasad Meena said some policemen were injured when miscreants pelted stones at them during the process of encroachment removal. “Tension arose in Chomu over a dispute related to a religious site, and when police action was taken, miscreants pelted stones at the police, injuring some policemen. The police took the rioters from their homes and detained them. A total of 110 rioters were taken into custody by the police,” he said.
The area saw heavy police deployment and suspension of internet services late on Friday, with Jaipur Special Police Commissioner, Rahul Prakash, saying that those attempting to disturb peace had been identified and detained. “Those who appeared suspicious were brought in. Attempts were also made at some places to protest against the police. Such people have also been brought in. The situation on the spot is peaceful,” Prakash said.
Prakash said many of those rounded up were habitual troublemakers and added that those who had managed to escape would be arrested soon.
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The dispute over alleged encroachment has been going on for a considerable period at the place, with police officials saying one of the parties involved had earlier voluntarily removed the disputed structure. However, trouble began when some individuals allegedly attempted to reinstall railings at the cleared site.
Calling for maintenance of law and order, Rajasthan Minister, Jawahar Singh Bedam, said the recent violence was regrettable and asserted that the police acted responsibly to prevent danger to public life.
“The construction is currently underway beside the Jaipur-Sikar road. Due to various illegal structures, there has been an increase in road accidents, posing a risk to lives. Recognising this danger, the police observed the encroachments and began an effort to remove them to ensure the road remains unobstructed. After discussions and mutual understanding, the illegal structures were cleared,” he said.
Bedam said a conspiracy was hatched to brew trouble, which led to stone-pelting.
“I thank the police for taking action, arresting the culprits, and taking strict action against those involved. They also prevented the railings from being installed and have put up police barricades,” he added.
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