A major road accident occurred on Saturday along National Highway-68 in the Sanchor region of Jalore district. Near the Gandhav bridge, a Gujarat state transport bus collided head-on with a car, resulting in the instant deaths of two young men traveling inside the vehicle. Other individuals who sustained injuries in the crash were promptly rushed to a private hospital in Sanchor for medical treatment. According to reports, the victims hailed from the Radhanpur area in neighboring Gujarat and were journeying toward Ramdevra to offer prayers. Meanwhile, the Gujarat roadways bus was traveling from Barmer in the direction of Gujarat. The impact of the collision was so severe that the car was heavily mangled and extensively damaged. Following the incident, local police arrived at the scene to manage the situation and transferred the bodies to the Sanchor mortuary. Authorities are currently investigating the precise factors behind the tragedy.
Elderly Farmer Shot While Guarding Fields in Bhilwara
In the Mandal police station jurisdiction of Bhilwara district, a startling incident unfolded in Sirdias village. A 71-year-old farmer named Shankar Singh, who had gone to watch over his agricultural fields, was targeted by an unidentified assailant who opened fire on him. Sustaining a gunshot wound, the farmer was severely injured in the attack. Immediately after the incident, he was admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara for urgent medical care, where his treatment remains ongoing. Upon receiving information about the shooting, the Mandal police team rushed to the location to gather relevant details. Law enforcement officials have initiated an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack and to identify the culprit. At present, it remains unclear why the elderly farmer was singled out for the shooting. Police are questioning local residents in the surrounding area while simultaneously analyzing forensic evidence recovered from the scene.
Nomination Process Begins for Bundi Municipal Elections 2026
Political activity has intensified significantly in Bundi district in anticipation of the upcoming municipal council elections 2026. Following a string of holidays, the official process for submitting nomination papers for councillor positions is set to commence. The Bundi municipal council encompasses a total of 60 wards, from which aspirants wishing to contest the polls will file their nominations. With the opening of the nomination window, political organizations have stepped up their groundwork, and prospective candidates have shown a surge in activity. As parties deliberate internally over ticket distribution, local political alignments are shifting rapidly. A total of eight municipal bodies exist across Bundi district, where voting will take place in the subsequent phases. Administrative authorities have finalized their arrangements to ensure smooth conduct for the municipal elections. As nominations roll in, the overall electoral landscape will begin to take clearer shape.
Questions Raised Over Bypass Land Conversions and Revenue Loss in Sirohi
Land transactions within the bypass area of Sirohi district have once again invited scrutiny. Allegations indicate that certain files concerning land conversions are being fast-tracked through administrative channels, pointing to the active involvement of land mafias and brokers. Reports suggest that disputes surrounding farmers' properties had emerged previously, prompting farmers alongside former legislator Sayam Loha to file a writ petition in the High Court. Once this matter came to light, several prominent names drew public discussion. It has been alleged that a deliberate pattern exists of acquiring agricultural land from farmers at low rates and converting its land use overnight. This entire controversy points to an estimated revenue loss of approximately 100 crore rupees to the state government. However, these allegations lack independent verification.
BJP Accelerates Preparations for Sirohi Municipal Council Elections
In parallel, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ramped up its organizational preparations for the Sirohi municipal council elections 2026. The party has finalized a candidate selection panel, and internal deliberations have commenced regarding the applications submitted by party workers seeking tickets. Following recent ward delimitation, the layout of several electoral divisions has shifted, leading analysts to anticipate a compelling contest. According to party insiders, the BJP is prioritizing a strategy focused on fielding winnable candidates for this electoral cycle. Discussions are underway to balance experienced, active grassroots workers with fresh young faces. The party's core objective is to select individuals who can fulfill public expectations and maintain strong influence within their respective wards.
