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Crime
Jaipur Historian Vijay Bajia Murdered in Axe Attack After 7-Year Vendetta
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:35 PM
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In Jaipur, historian Vijay Bajia was killed by an axe after a long‑standing vendetta. He had survived four prior attempts before the fatal attack.
Police in Jaipur have confirmed the death of historian Vijay Bajia, who was attacked with an axe in a pre‑planned assault. The incident, which took place in the city’s historic district, marks the culmination of a seven‑year feud that had seen Bajia survive four earlier attempts on his life.
Investigators say the motive behind the attack is linked to a property dispute and a contested Panchayat election, though the exact details remain under scrutiny. Bajia, known for his scholarly work on Rajasthan’s heritage, had previously been the target of multiple threats, which he managed to evade.
The Jaipur Police have launched a full investigation and are probing the connections between the property conflict and the local electoral politics. They have also called for a thorough review of security arrangements for public figures in the region.
Bajia’s family and colleagues have expressed shock and grief, emphasizing his contributions to preserving the state’s cultural legacy. The community has called for swift justice and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Investigators say the motive behind the attack is linked to a property dispute and a contested Panchayat election, though the exact details remain under scrutiny. Bajia, known for his scholarly work on Rajasthan’s heritage, had previously been the target of multiple threats, which he managed to evade.
The Jaipur Police have launched a full investigation and are probing the connections between the property conflict and the local electoral politics. They have also called for a thorough review of security arrangements for public figures in the region.
Bajia’s family and colleagues have expressed shock and grief, emphasizing his contributions to preserving the state’s cultural legacy. The community has called for swift justice and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.