'Mafia rule in Rajasthan': Opposition slams BJP govt over man's torture in Beawar
JAIPUR: Opposition Congress members in Rajasthan have launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state govt following an incident in Beawar where a person was allegedly tortured by his employer.
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, leader of opposition Tikaram Jully and Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra have demanded an immediate investigation into what they describe as a complete breakdown of law and order under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's administration.
The incident, which occurred in the Raipur police station area of Beawar last month, involved the victim being hung upside down and tied to a JCB machine.
Images of the torture that went viral on social media on Saturday have sparked widespread outrage across the state.
"This is not just an isolated incident of brutality but a reflection of mafia rule in Rajasthan," said Gehlot, alleging collusion between police, administration and criminal elements. Congress members described the accused employer (a factory owner) and his accomplices as 'mafia'.
Dotasra took to social media platform X to condemn the incident, stating that "mafias' tyranny is at its peak" under what he termed a "weak BJP govt."
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He called for a thorough investigation into both the incident and the alleged political protection provided to criminals.
Jully raised several pointed questions about the govt's commitment to maintaining law and order, asking, "Who in power is providing protection to the mafias?" He argued that the incident has not only violated human rights but has also brought shame to the entire state.
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