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Communal Tensions Subside in Udaipur After Vendor Assault Over Lemon Prices

Markets reopen following arrests and administrative assurances as police intensify investigations into the violent attack on a vegetable vendor.

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The incident triggered unrest in the area with reports of vandalism in the vegetable market. (Representative file photo)
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Overview

  • A dispute over lemon prices in Udaipur's Dhanmandi area escalated into a violent communal incident late Thursday, leaving vendor Satveer critically injured.
  • Six suspects have been detained based on CCTV footage, and police are conducting raids and intensified patrolling to trace additional culprits.
  • The attack prompted a traders' bandh on Friday, with markets shutting down to demand arrests and action against alleged police negligence.
  • City officials, including the Municipal Commissioner and ADM, met with traders and agreed to key demands, leading to the reopening of shops by Friday afternoon.
  • Authorities have deployed extra police forces in sensitive areas to maintain peace and are urging the public to avoid spreading rumors.