Rajasthan violence: After violence erupted in Rajasthan’s Tonk district when an Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped Malpura Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary, police arrested Meena from Samravata village as we speak (November 14).
“I will not surrender,” mentioned Naresh Meena, as police reached Samravata Village to arrest him.
Police mentioned that many circumstances are already registered towards the accused with impending arrests.
Allegations made by Naresh Meena
Naresh Meena additionally alleged that folks had been being compelled to vote within the village.
“When I asked the people who was forcing them, they said the SDM was doing it. Yes, I slapped the SDM, but I did it because he was doing wrong. We then staged a protest. I told the people to go and vote. After that, our food was cut off. When I went to ask for food, the SP grabbed my hand and told his police to put me in the vehicle. When they detained me, stone pelting began, and then a lathi charge happened. After that, the police left me there and ran away. The force then used tear gas and ‘mirchi bombs’, which injured me. The people then took me a little distance away,” he mentioned.
The unbiased candidate additionally mentioned that the 60 individuals who had been arrested are harmless.
“Whatever punishment the police give me, even if it’s hanging, I am ready for it, but the administration must compensate for the damage caused,” Meena added.
Around eight four-wheelers, together with police automobiles, and over two dozen two-wheelers had been vandalized and set on fireplace throughout a conflict between a gaggle of unidentified people and police in Tonk district on Wednesday evening.
Some of the protesters pelted stones and set a number of automobiles on fireplace. The scenario may very well be introduced below management solely after the arrival of extra forces.
