Tonk, Rajasthan – District Collector Saumya Jha has made a significant statement regarding the Samravata slap incident, claiming that the incident was pre-planned and executed by outsiders. According to her, 50 out of 60 people involved in the incident were from outside the village, with the intention of creating chaos and violence.
In her statement, Jha said that the external supporters of local political figure Naresh Meena were the ones who instigated the violence, including stone-pelting on the police, creating an atmosphere of unrest. She emphasized that the local community had genuine demands, which were being addressed, but the situation was hijacked by political forces aiming to gain advantage ahead of elections.
Rajasthan: Unrest in Samravata Village, Tonk District
An incident of unrest occurred last night in Samravata village, Tonk district. Supporters of Naresh Meena, an independent assembly candidate, set several vehicles on fire and pelted stones at the police. In response, the… pic.twitter.com/qvvjmbRnoC
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#WATCH | Rajasthan by-poll independent candidate from Deoli-Uniara, Naresh Meena allegedly physically assaulted SDM at a polling station in Samravata village
Vehicles vandalised and torched in Samravata village after the incident. pic.twitter.com/dv8jLnymh2
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Jha revealed that she had attempted to reach the candidate involved by making four missed calls, but her efforts were unsuccessful. The Collector further mentioned that the external supporters had planned the incident strategically to further their political cause, followed by setting fires and attempting to get media attention.
The collector’s comments suggest that the situation was not a spontaneous outburst but a carefully planned effort by outsiders to disrupt the peace in the area. Jha confirmed that the administration had detained 60 individuals in connection with the incident, with 50 of them being non-local, supporting the claim of external involvement.
In a related development, during the Rajasthan Assembly by-election, Congress rebel candidate Naresh Meena, an independent contender, slapped an SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) who was on election duty. The incident took place in Deoli-Uniara, escalating tensions in the region. Following the altercation, Rajasthan Police arrested Naresh Meena, who is now facing charges for the assault on the SDM.
🚨Rajasthan Police arrests Naresh Meena (Independent Candidate). He had slapped SDM who was on election duty. https://t.co/UXs6r5r6cn pic.twitter.com/CZhiwq7wOY
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The incident has sparked political debates and further investigation into the involvement of outsiders and the role of local politics in escalating the unrest.