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Rajasthan Police Clash with Mining Mafia Leaves Driver Dead, Sparks Protests

A violent confrontation during an anti-illegal sand mining raid in Sawai Madhopur has led to community unrest and an official investigation into police protocols.

The mining mafia set a police officer’s vehicle on fire in Sawai Madhopur on Thursday night. (Sourced photo)

Overview

  • Police conducted a late-night raid on illegal sand mining operations at the Banas river in Chauth Ka Barwara, Sawai Madhopur.
  • The mining mafia attacked the police, pelting stones and setting DSP Labhuram Vishnoi's vehicle on fire.
  • Tractor-trolley driver Surgyan Meena was killed during the clash, with his brother alleging police brutality as the cause of death.
  • Villagers gathered outside the local police station, demanding accountability and warning of further agitation if justice is not served.
  • Authorities, led by SP Mamta Gupta, have launched an investigation, flagged protocol lapses, and filed an attempted murder case against the mining mafia.