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Clash between BJYM activists and police at Ashutosh Ranka event in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:36 PM
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A confrontation broke out at the Gandhi Shanti Pratishthan in Jodhpur when police tried to stop BJYM members from attending Ashutosh Ranka's program, leading to a scuffle and several arrests.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan – On Saturday, a public meeting organized by political commentator Ashutosh Ranka at the Gandhi Shanti Pratishthan turned chaotic when law‑enforcement officials attempted to prevent members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) from entering the venue.
According to eyewitnesses, police formed a cordon around the entrance and asked the activists to disperse. The directive was met with resistance, and a physical altercation ensued between the youths and the officers.
The clash resulted in a number of BJYM supporters being detained on the spot. Police officials confirmed that several individuals were taken into custody for alleged obstruction of duty and public disorder.
No injuries were reported, and the event was subsequently called off. Authorities have not released the exact number of arrests, but local sources indicate that the detained persons will face standard legal procedures.
The incident highlights rising tensions between youth wings of political parties and law‑enforcement agencies in the state, prompting calls for calm from both political leaders and senior police officials.
According to eyewitnesses, police formed a cordon around the entrance and asked the activists to disperse. The directive was met with resistance, and a physical altercation ensued between the youths and the officers.
The clash resulted in a number of BJYM supporters being detained on the spot. Police officials confirmed that several individuals were taken into custody for alleged obstruction of duty and public disorder.
No injuries were reported, and the event was subsequently called off. Authorities have not released the exact number of arrests, but local sources indicate that the detained persons will face standard legal procedures.
The incident highlights rising tensions between youth wings of political parties and law‑enforcement agencies in the state, prompting calls for calm from both political leaders and senior police officials.