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Rajasthan High Court grants bail to Naresh Meena but he remains behind bars

Detained on separate charges from the Deoli-Uniara bye-election clashes, he awaits further legal proceedings

Photo: IANS

Overview

  • The Rajasthan High Court granted Meena bail in the case over slapping SDM Amit Chaudhary during last November’s Deoli-Uniara Assembly bye-election.
  • He remains in judicial custody on separate charges related to violence, damage to public property and mob clashes following his arrest.
  • Supporters stormed the police station and freed Meena, triggering lathicharge, stone-pelting and the burning of several vehicles.
  • Villagers in Samravata village had boycotted the polls to protest alleged attempts to force them to vote, and Meena joined their sit-in.
  • Police investigations into the incident are ongoing and officials say further arrests are likely as they identify others involved.