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Police clash with BJYM workers at Ashutosh Ranka's rally in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:36 PM
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A rally organised by Ashutosh Ranka in Jodhpur turned chaotic as BJYM activists confronted police, leading to a physical scuffle.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan – On Saturday, a public meeting chaired by local politician Ashutosh Ranka descended into disorder when members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) engaged in a physical confrontation with police personnel. Eyewitnesses reported that the activists attempted to breach the police cordon surrounding the venue, prompting officers to push back in order to maintain order.
According to police officials, the clash involved shoving and minor injuries on both sides, but no serious casualties were reported. The police deployed additional forces to restore calm and eventually cleared the area, allowing the program to conclude without further incident.
Local authorities have opened a case to investigate the disturbance and have warned that any further attempts to disrupt public gatherings will be dealt with strictly. The incident underscores rising tensions between youth wings of political parties and law‑enforcement agencies in the state.
The event, which attracted a sizable crowd of supporters, was intended to address regional development issues. However, the focus shifted to the altercation, drawing attention from media outlets across Rajasthan.
No arrests have been announced as of now, and both the BJYM and the police are expected to issue statements regarding the episode.
According to police officials, the clash involved shoving and minor injuries on both sides, but no serious casualties were reported. The police deployed additional forces to restore calm and eventually cleared the area, allowing the program to conclude without further incident.
Local authorities have opened a case to investigate the disturbance and have warned that any further attempts to disrupt public gatherings will be dealt with strictly. The incident underscores rising tensions between youth wings of political parties and law‑enforcement agencies in the state.
The event, which attracted a sizable crowd of supporters, was intended to address regional development issues. However, the focus shifted to the altercation, drawing attention from media outlets across Rajasthan.
No arrests have been announced as of now, and both the BJYM and the police are expected to issue statements regarding the episode.