Rural Outrage: Tragedy Sparks Protest in Raisar
A young man, Vikram, allegedly committed suicide after being beaten by forest officials for grazing goats in a restricted area. His death led to violent protests by villagers, resulting in suspensions of officials. The incident prompted demands for justice and compensation for Vikram's family.
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A 26-year-old man died by suicide after allegedly suffering assault and humiliation by forest officials for grazing goats in a restricted zone, police reported Friday.
The tragic incident sparked violent protests in the village. Residents vandalized a forest office and clashed with police, leading to the suspension of three forest officials, as confirmed by Jaipur Rural SP Rashi Dogra.
Following talks with authorities, the deceased's family agreed to a post-mortem after compensation demands were met. The local outrage and the ensuing protests have heightened the demand for accountability and justice.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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