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Rajasthan High Court Criticises Police Probe into 12‑Person Trampling Case, Summons Nagaur SP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:47 PM
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The Rajasthan High Court expressed displeasure over the police investigation into a trampling incident linked to the Riyan Badi bajri dispute, and ordered the Nagaur Superintendent of Police to appear before the court.
The Rajasthan High Court on Monday voiced strong criticism of the police's handling of the investigation into a tragic incident where twelve individuals were trampled during a dispute over bajri (sand) in the Riyan Badi area. The court noted procedural lapses and a lack of thoroughness in gathering evidence, which it said could compromise the pursuit of justice.
In response, the bench issued a notice to the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nagaur district, directing him to appear before the court and provide a detailed report on the steps taken so far. The SP was also asked to submit any pending forensic reports and witness statements.
Legal experts familiar with the case indicated that the High Court's intervention underscores the judiciary's vigilance in ensuring that police investigations meet statutory standards, especially in cases involving multiple fatalities. The court has set a deadline for the SP's compliance, after which further judicial directions may follow.
The incident, which occurred amid a long‑standing local dispute over the ownership of a sand pit, has already drawn public attention and calls for accountability. Authorities have pledged to expedite the investigation, but the High Court's admonition signals that the probe must be comprehensive and transparent.
The case remains under judicial scrutiny, and any further developments will be closely monitored by both the media and the local community.
In response, the bench issued a notice to the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nagaur district, directing him to appear before the court and provide a detailed report on the steps taken so far. The SP was also asked to submit any pending forensic reports and witness statements.
Legal experts familiar with the case indicated that the High Court's intervention underscores the judiciary's vigilance in ensuring that police investigations meet statutory standards, especially in cases involving multiple fatalities. The court has set a deadline for the SP's compliance, after which further judicial directions may follow.
The incident, which occurred amid a long‑standing local dispute over the ownership of a sand pit, has already drawn public attention and calls for accountability. Authorities have pledged to expedite the investigation, but the High Court's admonition signals that the probe must be comprehensive and transparent.
The case remains under judicial scrutiny, and any further developments will be closely monitored by both the media and the local community.