Total shutdown in Ajmer as protests escalate refeame the sentenceBeawar ‘rape and blackmail’ case
Ajmer observed a complete shutdown on Saturday as protests erupted, demanding strict action against the accused in the alleged Beawar rape and blackmail case. Various Hindu right-wing organisations demanded a CBI inquiry into the matter. A massive ‘Aakrosh protest’ rally was organised in the city, culminating at the collector’s office around 11:30 AMMembers of several organisations scaled barricades and chanted slogans before submitting a memorandum to the collector.
Deputy Mayor of Ajmer, Neeraj Jain, stated, “We want the case to be handed over to the CBI. This is not just a case of blackmail or rape — Hindu minor girls were allegedly manipulated into converting to Islam. It is a clear case of Love Jihad. Justice must not be delayed, as was seen in the Ajmer blackmail case, where culprits were punished after 33 years. This case should be fast-tracked to ensure timely justice.”
124 market associations pledged their support to the bandh across Ajmer, with shopkeepers urged to close their establishments.
However, essential services — including schools, colleges, petrol pumps, gas agencies, and hospitals — remained unaffected. During the bandh, videos circulated on social media showing members of Hindu organisations enforcing the shutdown, some wielding sticks.The protest stemmed from allegations that the accused from the minority community were sexually assaulting minor girls from private schools, blackmailing them using explicit photos and videos. According to the FIR, the girls were also allegedly pressured to recite ‘Kalma’, observe fasts, and convert to Islam
