Overview
- Bulldozers moved in after three-day municipal notices lapsed on December 31 for 20 illegal slaughterhouses and four unauthorised constructions, officials said.
- Two companies of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary and district police secured the area as demolitions and sealing proceeded under civic orders.
- Police have arrested 19 accused so far, with Special Police Commissioner Rahul Prakash saying CCTV and mobile videos are being reviewed to identify more suspects.
- Around 110 people were earlier detained after stone-pelting against police near the Kalandari Mosque left officers injured during the December 26 unrest.
- Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa defended the drive as lawful enforcement under a zero-tolerance stance toward those accused of disturbing public order.