Jaipur: Mining mafia in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur set on fire the vehicle of DSP Labhuram Vishnoi, who had reached Chauth ka Barwara area to stop illegal activity. According to officials, the police had reached the Banas river area on Thursday night after receiving information about illegal sand mining. When the police tried to stop the illegal activity, the illegal sand miners attacked them and started pelting stones. During this, a tractor-trolley driver died and the attackers set the DSP’s vehicle on fire. Station House Officer (SHO) Suman Kumar confirmed the incident and said that one person has died in the clash. Kumar said that the deceased has been identified as Surgyan Meena, a resident of Bundi. Police said that the deceased’s brother Ramprasad Meena has alleged that DSP Vishnoi attacked Surgyan with an iron rod, leading to his instant death.
Ramprasad also claimed that the police failed to inform the family and quietly sent the body to the Sawai Madhopur mortuary, police said. Local villagers strongly condemned the incident and accused the police of misbehavior and suppression of facts. A large number of people gathered outside the Chauth Ka Barwara police station on Friday morning and demanded action against the DSP. The villagers warned that if justice is not served, they will launch a big agitation. The police have registered a case of attempt to murder against the mafia. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mamta Gupta said that strict action will be taken against whoever is found guilty, no matter what position he holds. She also said that no team of the mining department was present on the spot during the raid, raising further questions on the protocol adopted during the action. At present, investigation is underway and the situation in the area remains tense.
