A heated confrontation occurred on Sunday in Devipura Bani village, situated in the Nawalgarh region of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, following allegations of illegal encroachment and unauthorised permanent construction on government land. Locals claim that a family from the Bawariya community, who previously occupied the site with a temporary thatched hut, has now begun building a permanent structure without any official permission. Upon receiving complaints from the villagers, the local Patwari arrived at the scene to attempt to halt the construction work, but the situation quickly spiralled into a major conflict.
Allegations of Abuse and Threats
Villagers reported that when the Patwari tried to stop the construction activities, women from the family became aggressive and began verbally abusing the residents. Accusations have been levelled that these women acted in an indecent manner, including brandishing footwear at the villagers and issuing threats of physical violence. According to the complainants, the entire incident took place while the Patwari was present, yet no effective action was taken to stop the building process or manage the unrest. There are claims that a video of this incident has gone viral on social media, though the authenticity of this footage remains unverified.
Formal Complaint Filed with DSP
Following the altercation, a group of villagers marched to the Nawalgarh DSP office to submit a formal written complaint. They have demanded the immediate removal of the alleged illegal structure and have called for strict legal action against those involved. The villagers alleged in their complaint that the family is a frequent source of conflict in the village and often threatens anyone who opposes them with the prospect of being framed in false legal cases. Furthermore, residents have expressed suspicion regarding the family’s potential involvement in several recent theft incidents reported in the local area.
Ultimatum for Official Action
The residents have warned the administration that if no concrete action is taken against the alleged encroachment on government land, they will launch an official protest starting Monday. The villagers maintain that it is the responsibility of the administration to protect public land and have insisted on an impartial investigation to hold the perpetrators accountable. As of now, the administration has not released any official statement addressing the alleged illegal construction, the serious accusations made by the villagers, or the overall incident, leaving the matter pending for further administrative review.
