Tension Grips Harda District as Police Crack Down on Karni Sena Parivar Protests

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Tensions ran high in Harda district on Sunday as police deployed force to disperse Karni Sena Parivar volunteers protesting the arrest of their leaders. Over 60 members, including national president Jeevan Singh Sherpur, were taken into custody, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police from nearby districts were called in to maintain order.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 60 Karni Sena Parivar volunteers, including national president Jeevan Singh Sherpur, were arrested for protesting the arrest of their leaders.
  • Police resorted to lathi-charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
  • Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) were imposed to control the situation.
  • Police force from nearby districts was called in to maintain order, and security was beefed up in the area.
  • The protests were sparked by the arrest of Karni Sena district president Sunil Rajput, Ashish Rajput, and two others on Saturday.
  • An office bearer of the organization, Ashish Singh Rajput, had earlier filed a complaint with police alleging he was defrauded of Rs 18 lakh by accused Mohit Verma and two others.

Statistics:

  • More than 60 people were arrested during the protests.
  • Police used lathi-charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
  • Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) were imposed in the area.

Sources:

  • TOI (no date mentioned)
  • Timescontent.com (for Reprint Rights)