Latest Tonk district News & Updates

Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) Rajasthan witnessed a major bureaucratic reshuffle late on Tuesday night, with the state government transferring 65 IAS officers in one of the most extensive exercises in recent years. The new postings of sisters Tina Dabi and Ria Dabi are among the key highlights.Senior IAS officer Tina Dabi has been appointed District Collector and District Magistrate of Tonk, marking her third stint as a Collector. She has earlier served in key districts, including Jaisalmer. Tonk is co…

Jaipur, Jan 1 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun its investigation into a case involving the recovery of 150 kg explosive material, identified as ammonium nitrate, from a car in Tonk district of Rajasthan, an official said.An NIA team reached Tonk on Thursday, and started questioning the accused in connection with the seizure.Earlier, the District Special Team (DST) had arrested two accused — Surendra and Surendra Mochi — both residents of Chironj village under Barauni po…

Jaipur, Dec 31 (IANS) In a major security operation, Rajasthan Police in Tonk district seized 150 kg of explosive material (ammonium nitrate) that was being illegally transported in a car. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case, officials confirmed on Wednesday.The seizure was made at Chirauj village on National Highway-52 under the Baroni police station area.Police said the accused had concealed the explosive material in sacks of urea fertiliser to evade suspicion. Prelimina…