Union Minister Giriraj Singh affirmed that the Rajasthan government remains resolute in addressing the Chomu violence and will persist in tackling unlawful encroachments statewide. The recent unrest stemmed from disputes over the removal of stones and the installation of iron railings and a boundary wall near a religious site close to Chomu’s main bus stand in Jaipur.
Authorities had reportedly reached an agreement with a local community regarding the removal of stones from the roadside. However, tensions escalated when iron railings were subsequently erected at the location. Upon police and administrative teams’ arrival at around 3 a.m. on Friday to dismantle what was deemed an unauthorized encroachment, a group allegedly turned violent, hurling stones and injuring six officers.
In response, Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing illegal encroachments, stating that constructions outside mosques would not be exempt from removal. He condemned the violent incident as a display of power by certain individuals but asserted that the government remains undeterred by such actions, vowing to persist in clearing encroachments.
The situation in Chomu town near Jaipur remains tense following the violence triggered by disagreements over the installation of railings near the religious site. To curb the spread of misinformation and maintain public order, the administration has extended the suspension of WhatsApp and social media services for an additional 24 hours until Sunday at 7 a.m. Divisional Commissioner Poonam extended the internet shutdown based on the Police Commissioner’s report, citing the need to prevent further escalation due to misleading content circulating on social platforms.
