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Former BJP MLA Attar Singh Bhadana beaten to death by mob in Rajasthan
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News18•12-10-2026, 12:08
Former BJP MLA Attar Singh Bhadana beaten to death by mob in Rajasthan
- •Former BJP MLA Attar Singh Bhadana died after being brutally beaten by a mob of 70 to 80 people following a dispute over a mining crusher plant in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.
- •The violent clash erupted on Sunday evening at the crusher plant in Bhonda village when attempts were reportedly being made to restart the facility which had been closed for a year.
- •Bhadana sustained critical injuries during the attack involving sticks and stones and passed away while undergoing treatment at SMS Hospital in Jaipur.
- •The deceased leader's wife alleged that the administration failed to take action despite repeated complaints regarding ongoing disputes over the lease area.
- •Villagers claimed they had been staging a peaceful sit-in protest against illegal mining and encroachments, leading to heightened tension and heavy police deployment in the area.
Key Questions Answered
The violent confrontation stemmed from a long-standing dispute over a mining crusher plant in Bhonda village, specifically involving access to a lease road passing through pasture land.
Amidst efforts to restart the crusher plant that had been closed for a year, a dispute erupted between villagers and supporters, escalating into a violent clash where a mob of 70 to 80 people attacked with sticks and stones.
Following Attar Singh Bhadana's death during treatment at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, heavy police deployment was established in the village to control tension, and an active investigation is underway.
