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 today (November 14).
“I will not surrender,” said Naresh Meena, as police reached Samravata Village to arrest him.
Police said that many cases are already registered against the accused with impending arrests.
Allegations made by Naresh Meena
Naresh Meena also alleged that people were being forced to vote in 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 said.
The independent candidate also said that the 60 people who were arrested are innocent.
“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, including police vehicles, and over two dozen two-wheelers were vandalized and set on fire during a clash between a group of unidentified individuals and police in Tonk district on Wednesday night.
Some of the protesters pelted stones and set multiple vehicles on fire. The situation could be brought under control only after the arrival of additional forces.
