Political drama and tactical maneuvering have intensified in the Kuchera Municipality of Nagaur district, Rajasthan, just ahead of the crucial local body chairman elections. In a dramatic turn of events, a formal police complaint has been lodged regarding the sudden disappearance of Limbaram, the newly elected Congress councillor from Ward Number 9, and his wife. Filed by the councillor's brother-in-law, Mahendra, the complaint raises serious apprehensions of kidnapping. This development prompted an immediate mobilization of the local police, who rushed to a hotel where Congress-aligned councillors have been secured to prevent political defection, a practice locally known as 'badibandi'.
Abduction Feared as Councillor's Relative Approaches Police
The controversy unfolded when communication with the newly elected Congress councillor, Limbaram, and his spouse was completely lost, with their mobile phones remaining unreachable. Concerned over their safety, Limbaram's brother-in-law, Mahendra, filed a written complaint with the local police department. In his official report, Mahendra urged the authorities to track down and locate the couple as quickly as possible, citing fears of potential harm. He explicitly alleged that tremendous pressure might be exerted on the councillor in connection with the upcoming Kuchera municipal chairman election. Recognizing the highly sensitive nature of the case, the police immediately launched an investigation, gathering intelligence on various hotels and resorts in the Kuchera and Nagaur regions where councillors were suspected to be housed post-election.
Heavy Police Force Deployed Outside Councillor Camp Hotel
Following the formal complaint, a substantial police contingent led by Mundwa Circle Officer Dharam Poonia and Kuchera Station House Officer Habeeb arrived at the resort where the Congress councillors were being kept. The police aimed to verify Limbaram's whereabouts and officially record his statement to address the kidnapping allegations. However, citing security protocols and political sensitivities, hotel authorities denied the police team entry into the premises. Left with no other choice, the officers remained stationed outside the resort gates, maintaining a continuous vigil. Mundwa CO Dharam Poonia emphasized that the primary objective of the police is to ensure the safety of the individual and record a formal statement, which is why the team patiently waited outside the hotel grounds to obtain access.
Limbaram Releases Safe Video on Social Media as Police Wait for Verification
Amid the tense standoff outside the hotel, a video recording of the missing councillor, Limbaram, began circulating widely on various social media platforms. In the video, the Ward Number 9 councillor appeared in person, asserting that he was entirely safe and under no duress or threat. While this digital development provided temporary relief, law enforcement agencies have adopted a highly cautious and methodical stance. The police stated that they cannot officially verify the authenticity, timeline, or context of the social media clip at this stage. According to Mundwa CO Dharam Poonia, the political situation remains ambiguous, and clarity will only emerge once the police physically meet with Limbaram and record his official statement in person, as required by legal procedures.
Accusations Fly High Between Rivals Ahead of Chairperson Election
The municipal chairman election in Kuchera has triggered a fierce political battle, marked by a series of serious allegations and counter-allegations. Just a day prior to this incident, the Congress party's chairperson candidate, Tejpal Mirdha, had alleged a life-threatening encounter. Mirdha claimed that after leaving the swearing-in ceremony, his convoy was chased by unidentified vehicles that repeatedly attempted to ram into them. He directly blamed influential BJP leader Richhpal Mirdha for orchestrating the dangerous pursuit. With local political rivalries already at a boiling point, the disappearance complaint of Congress councillor Limbaram has further escalated the prevailing political climate. The complainant maintains that these incidents are part of a coordinated effort to intimidate councillors and influence the final chairperson vote, while the police continue their rigorous investigation to uncover the facts.
