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CNBC TV1802-01-2026, 14:32

Jaipur Authorities Raze Chomu Encroachments After Stone-Pelting; Police Maintain Vigil

  • Jaipur authorities demolished several illegal structures in Chomu following a stone-pelting incident earlier this week.
  • The violence erupted from a dispute over alleged encroachment near a religious site, leading to police injuries.
  • Police detained 110 rioters and issued notices to 19-20 individuals before the demolition drive.
  • Internet services were temporarily suspended, and additional forces deployed to maintain law and order.
  • Local residents supported the action, citing traffic obstruction and sanitation issues caused by roadside structures.

Why It Matters: Jaipur authorities razed illegal encroachments in Chomu after stone-pelting, with police maintaining strict vigil.

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