A severe episode of violence unfolded late at night at the agricultural produce market located in Baran city, Rajasthan. A minor dispute between farmers arriving to sell their produce and the deployed security guards quickly escalated into outright physical violence. During the altercation, the guards resorted to a brutal lathi-charge against the farmers, creating an atmosphere of chaos across the premises. The assault left around half a dozen farmers injured, with two of them sustaining critical injuries that required immediate hospitalization. A video capturing the entire incident has also surfaced and is rapidly circulating across social media platforms.
Dispute Over Tractor-Trolley Entry
According to available details, the incident took place near the back gate of the Baran agricultural produce market. Late at night, a large number of farmers had arrived with their harvested crops seeking entry into the market complex. During this time, a verbal argument broke out between the security guards and the farmers regarding the entry and movement of tractor-trolleys through the rear gate. What began as a minor disagreement over access quickly escalated, causing the security guards to lose their composure and resort to physical force with sticks. The farmers were caught off guard as the guards began striking them indiscriminately.
Assault Video Goes Viral Online
A bystander at the scene recorded the brutality on a mobile phone, and that footage is now spreading widely across various social media networks. The viral video clearly shows the security guards thrashing the farmers with lathis. Panic and commotion engulfed the market area as the assault unfolded. In total, half a dozen farmers were beaten during the melee, two of whom suffered severe injuries. The video can be viewed here.
Hospital Treatment and Police Investigation
Upon receiving information about the incident, local police promptly arrived at the scene. They immediately shifted the two critically injured farmers to the Baran district hospital, where medical treatment is currently underway. Providing details on the matter, Baran district hospital outpost in-charge ASI Kaluwa Ram stated that information was received regarding a clash over tractor-trolley entries inside the market during the night, following which two farmers were admitted for treatment. Authorities confirmed that police are recording the victim's complaint and initiating further legal action.
Outrage Among Farmers and Questions Over Security
The incident has sparked widespread anger and resentment among local farmers. Serious questions are now being raised regarding who bears the responsibility for protecting farmers who travel to mandis to sell their yield. Farmers are strongly demanding that the administration take strict penal action against the guilty guards at the earliest to ensure such deplorable incidents are not repeated in the future.
