Hindu boy stabbed to death in Bhilwara, tensions prevail; Internet services suspended
11 May 2022 14:57:45
Bhilwara, May 11: A 22-year-old Hindu boy, Adarsh Tapadia, was stabbed to death by members of another community over a petty dispute in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district. The police registered an official complaint in the case and have imposed an internet ban for 24 hours from 6 am in the area.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Hindu Jagran Manch, and the BJP, meanwhile, condemned the incident and have called for a ‘bandh’ in the district. “This incident is a shameful incident for Bhilwara and it is an eye-opener for the police administration and the government”, BJP MLA of Bhilwara, Vitthal Awasthi said.
Last week, two persons were attacked by unidentified people and their bike was set on fire in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara. On that occasion too internet services had been suspended. Police had arrested one man in the case and had launched a manhunt to nab the other nine accused.
According to reports, the incident took place on May 10 when a mob of 8-10 people murdered the boy in the Kotwali Police Station area over a petty personal dispute. They attacked him with knives and iron rods resulting in severe injuries.
The victim was immediately shifted to the Mahatma Gandhi hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead. The Police reported the incident and registered an official complaint against the accused.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Hindu Jagran Manch, and the BJP, meanwhile, condemned the incident and have called for a ‘bandh’ in the district. “This incident is a shameful incident for Bhilwara and it is an eye-opener for the police administration and the government”, BJP MLA of Bhilwara, Vitthal Awasthi said.
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Also, VHP’s Ganesh Prajapat demanded Rs 50 lakh ex gratia for the bereaved family. Heavy Police have been deployed in & around the region to ensure that the law and order is maintained. While the internet services have been ceased, the police have arrested three persons so far.
Last week, two persons were attacked by unidentified people and their bike was set on fire in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara. On that occasion too internet services had been suspended. Police had arrested one man in the case and had launched a manhunt to nab the other nine accused.