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Crime
Former BJP MLA Atar Singh Bhadana killed in Bharatpur's Bhonda village; 10 arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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Police in Bharatpur have arrested ten suspects after former BJP legislator Atar Singh Bhadana was shot dead in Bhonda village, with the FIR naming 31 persons.
Former BJP legislator Atar Singh Bhadana was found dead after being shot in Bhonda village, located in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. The incident occurred amid ongoing disputes over local mining activities, which have heightened tensions in the area.
Following the murder, the district police registered a first information report (FIR) that listed 31 individuals as potentially involved. Within days, investigators detained ten suspects for questioning, citing evidence that links them to the crime scene.
The killing has prompted a wave of fear among residents, leading many families to abandon their homes and relocate to nearby towns. Local authorities have urged the community to cooperate with the investigation while assuring that further arrests may follow as the probe progresses.
The case underscores the volatile mix of political rivalry and resource conflicts in parts of Rajasthan, prompting calls for stricter law‑and‑order measures in the region.
Following the murder, the district police registered a first information report (FIR) that listed 31 individuals as potentially involved. Within days, investigators detained ten suspects for questioning, citing evidence that links them to the crime scene.
The killing has prompted a wave of fear among residents, leading many families to abandon their homes and relocate to nearby towns. Local authorities have urged the community to cooperate with the investigation while assuring that further arrests may follow as the probe progresses.
The case underscores the volatile mix of political rivalry and resource conflicts in parts of Rajasthan, prompting calls for stricter law‑and‑order measures in the region.