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Former Rajasthan MLA Atar Singh Bhadana Killed in Bharatpur Mining Dispute, Funeral Set for Faridabad
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Former Rajasthan legislator Atar Singh Bhadana died after a violent clash over a crusher plant and mining lease in Bharatpur district. His body will be taken to Faridabad for cremation.
A two‑year‑long dispute over a crusher plant and a mining lease in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the death of former legislator Atar Singh Bhadana. Sources said the clash turned fatal after Bhadana was attacked with a blunt object, leading to his demise at the scene.
Local police have registered a homicide case and are investigating the individuals involved in the altercation. The incident has heightened tensions among local stakeholders who have been contesting the mining project for months.
Bhadana's family announced that his remains will be transported to Faridabad, Haryana, where a cremation ceremony will be performed in accordance with his wishes. The funeral is expected to draw a sizable gathering of relatives and political associates.
Authorities have urged calm and promised a thorough inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice, while also reviewing the pending mining lease to prevent further unrest.
Local police have registered a homicide case and are investigating the individuals involved in the altercation. The incident has heightened tensions among local stakeholders who have been contesting the mining project for months.
Bhadana's family announced that his remains will be transported to Faridabad, Haryana, where a cremation ceremony will be performed in accordance with his wishes. The funeral is expected to draw a sizable gathering of relatives and political associates.
Authorities have urged calm and promised a thorough inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice, while also reviewing the pending mining lease to prevent further unrest.