Political rivalries and violent clashes continue to surface in Rajasthan as panchayat election results unfold across the state. The latest incident has emerged from Deeg district, where the aftermath of election results triggered intense hostility between two opposing factions. In Gangora village, located under the jurisdiction of the Pahari police station in Deeg district, a dispute stemming from the victory and defeat in the sarpanch election escalated rapidly into physical assault, stone-pelting, and open firing. The victim's family has alleged that a massive crowd targeted their home and unleashed violence.
Tensions Stemming From Sarpanch Election Results
The sarpanch election in Gangora village featured a direct contest between Imran Vakil and Fauji. When the final results were declared, Imran Vakil emerged victorious, while Fauji suffered a defeat. Ever since the announcement, underlying tensions regarding the election outcome had been brewing within the village. The family of the victim, Shaukat, stated that they had supported Fauji during the campaign and cast their votes in his favor. According to the family, supporters of the winning faction harbored deep resentment against them because of this electoral choice.
A Mob of Two Hundred Attacks the Residence
According to the affected family, after the election results were declared, they had made conscious efforts to put an end to the hostility and pursue a mutual reconciliation. The family maintained that they wanted to leave the bitterness of electoral victory and defeat behind to maintain peace in the village, but despite these peace efforts, they were targeted. Reports indicate that a large mob suddenly arrived at their home and launched an assault. The victims claim that approximately 200 people were present at the scene during the attack. The assailants began pelting the house with stones, vandalizing household goods, and firing shots. This sudden and violent onslaught created panic, leaving the family members with no time to react or defend themselves.
Two Injured by Pellets Amid Village Tensions
The violent altercation and gunfire resulted in injuries to Anisata Shaukat and Shahrukh, also known as Kaif. The victim's family stated that both individuals sustained pellet wounds on their bodies from the gunfire. Following this alarming incident, an atmosphere of acute tension has gripped Gangora village. What began as a dispute over election results has now transformed into a serious confrontation. The aggrieved family reiterated that even after attempting to resolve the post-election differences amicably, they were hunted down simply because of their voting preference. The village remains on edge as authorities monitor the situation arising from this electoral enmity.
