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Crime
Guide dies after knife attack in Amer over vehicle dispute, market shut down
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:47 AM
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A tourist guide in Amer, Rajasthan, succumbed to injuries from a knife attack linked to a vehicle‑moving dispute, prompting market closure and heightened police presence.
A tourist guide identified as Manish Soni was attacked with a knife in Amer, near Jaipur, while a disagreement over moving a vehicle to the Amer Fort escalated. The assailant stabbed the guide, causing serious injuries that required hospitalization.
Soni was admitted to a local hospital for treatment, but his condition deteriorated and he died during medical care. The incident has sparked anger among locals and visitors, leading authorities to impose a curfew in the immediate area.
In response to the rising tension, the district administration ordered the closure of nearby markets and deployed additional police forces to maintain order and prevent further unrest. Investigations are underway to identify the attacker and determine the motive behind the violent confrontation.
The incident highlights growing concerns over tourist safety in heritage sites and the need for stricter crowd‑control measures during peak visitation periods.
Soni was admitted to a local hospital for treatment, but his condition deteriorated and he died during medical care. The incident has sparked anger among locals and visitors, leading authorities to impose a curfew in the immediate area.
In response to the rising tension, the district administration ordered the closure of nearby markets and deployed additional police forces to maintain order and prevent further unrest. Investigations are underway to identify the attacker and determine the motive behind the violent confrontation.
The incident highlights growing concerns over tourist safety in heritage sites and the need for stricter crowd‑control measures during peak visitation periods.