Rajasthan shocker: Man beaten to death in Bhilwara district , heavy police deployed, markets shut; here’s what happened | Jaipur News

NEW DELHI: A man was beaten to death after a minor road accident escalated into mob violence in the town of Jahazpur in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, reports Somdutt Tripathi.The incident, which took place late on Friday, has triggered communal tensions in the area. Authorities deployed additional police forces and shut down markets.

Sitaram Keer, a resident of Chhawani in Tonk district, was travelling with three companions from Bisalpur Dam to Jahazpur when their car reportedly lost control and hit a vegetable cart near Bhanwar Kala Gate. Police said the cart belonged to Sharif Mohammad, a local vendor who was selling potatoes and onions at the time.

An argument broke out after the collision and Keer was allegedly pulled out of the vehicle and assaulted by a group of locals, including other vendors. He died at the scene.The incident has provoked outrage among Hindu groups, who staged protests outside the Jahazpur police station demanding immediate arrests. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for the suspension of Muharram processions across Bhilwara district in response. “The brutal killing of a Hindu youth has caused immense anger in the community,” said VHP local leader Vijay Ojha. Police officials said the situation was under control, but tensions remained high. Bhilwara’s Superintendent of Police, Dharmendra Singh Yadav, visited the area on Saturday and said an investigation was underway. “We are reviewing CCTV footage and have detained three young men for questioning,” he said, urging the public to maintain peace. A temple event dedicated to Lord Peetambar Rai Maharaj, scheduled to be held at Jahazpur Fort after a 10-month gap, has also been postponed indefinitely due to the unrest. Authorities said they were continuing to monitor the situation, with extra police personnel deployed to prevent further escalation.