Chomu (Jaipur) : A tense situation developed late at night in Chomu town near Jaipur following a dispute that escalated into violence. The incident began over the removal of stones near a mosque located at the Chomu bus stand. What initially appeared to be a minor disagreement quickly turned into a clash, forcing police to intervene and use tear gas to restore order.
Cause of the Dispute
According to officials, the issue stemmed from the removal of stones from the mosque premises near the bus stand. Sources said that members of a particular community had earlier agreed to the removal, but later attempts were made to install iron angles for a boundary wall. When the police administration intervened to halt the construction, tensions rose at the site.
Stone Pelting and Police Action
Around 3 a.m., as police attempted to manage the situation, a crowd allegedly began pelting stones at personnel on duty. Nearly half a dozen policemen were injured in the incident, with one constable reportedly sustaining a serious head injury. Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd, leading to unrest in the surrounding area.
Senior Officials Rush In, Security Tightened
Given the sensitivity of the situation, heavy police deployment was ordered from Jaipur to Chomu. The bus stand and nearby areas have been placed under tight security. Special Operations Commissioner Rahul Prakash and Additional Police Commissioner Dr. Rajiv Pachar reached the spot to oversee operations. DCP West Hanuman Prasad, Additional DCP Rajesh Gupta, Chomu ACP Usha Yadav, and personnel from multiple police stations have also been deployed to maintain law and order.
