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False Kidnap Claim by 10th‑grader Sparks Market Shutdown in Dausa, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:00 PM
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A 10th‑grade student alleged a kidnapping attempt on passengers in a Thar vehicle in Ramgarh Pachwara, prompting merchants to shut the market and protest.
On Monday, tension spread across the town of Dausa in Rajasthan after a 10th‑grade student from Ramgarh Pachwara claimed that a group of people traveling in a Thar vehicle were the target of a kidnapping attempt. The allegation, which was later found to be unfounded, quickly ignited fear among locals.
In response, shopkeepers and traders in the town’s main market collectively decided to close their stalls and stage a sit‑in protest, demanding clarification and safety assurances from the authorities. The market shutdown disrupted daily commerce and drew attention from nearby residents.
Police arrived at the scene, recorded statements from the student and witnesses, and launched an investigation into the false report. Officials confirmed that no kidnapping attempt had taken place and warned that filing bogus complaints could lead to legal action.
The incident underscores the volatility that unverified rumors can cause in small towns, prompting local officials to urge citizens to verify information before spreading it further.
In response, shopkeepers and traders in the town’s main market collectively decided to close their stalls and stage a sit‑in protest, demanding clarification and safety assurances from the authorities. The market shutdown disrupted daily commerce and drew attention from nearby residents.
Police arrived at the scene, recorded statements from the student and witnesses, and launched an investigation into the false report. Officials confirmed that no kidnapping attempt had taken place and warned that filing bogus complaints could lead to legal action.
The incident underscores the volatility that unverified rumors can cause in small towns, prompting local officials to urge citizens to verify information before spreading it further.