On the night of 25th December, an operation to clear stones lying outside a mosque in the bus stand area led to violence and stone-throwing in Chomu town of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The police were compelled to implement strict measures to bring the situation under control, and the administration also suspended internet services as a precautionary step. 6 cops were injured, and 10 accused have been arrested.
According to reports, there were stones on the roadside adjacent to a Qalandari mosque near the Chomu bus stand for approximately 45 years. The administration made the decision to remove them to improve traffic flow and, hence, engaged in discussions with the representatives of the Muslim community prior to the action. The removal of the stones commenced following a mutual agreement.
Initially, everything unfolded smoothly, and the stones were cleared. However, a Muslim crowd began to protest when attempts were made to set up railings alongside iron angles to establish a permanent structure at the site. This agitation gradually developed into a dispute, resulting in a tense situation.
The conflict intensified into violence between 2 and 3 am after the mob began to hurl stones at the police, resulting in the wounding of six officers. Some of them suffered head injuries. The police responded with a lathi-charge and deployed tear gas to regain control of the situation.
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DCP West, Jaipur, Hanuman Prasad Meena says, "There is a Kalandari Mosque here where a dispute over encroachment had been ongoing for quite some time. One party voluntarily… pic.twitter.com/Ag8VkRbAA7— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2025
Jaipur West DCP Hanuman Prasad Meena reported that police personnel were assaulted during an anti-encroachment drive. Nevertheless, the situation was swiftly managed after reinforcements were summoned. Moreover, 10 individuals have been apprehended in relation to the incident, with further suspects being identified.
A considerable police presence, including riot control vehicles and personnel from several police stations, has been deployed in Chomu. The entire area has been transformed into a police encampment. Considering the sensitive nature of the situation, the administration has taken precautionary actions by suspending mobile internet and social media services from 7 am on 26th December to 7 am the next day.
This encompasses 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G data services, along with applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X (previously known as Twitter). Nonetheless, voice calls and broadband services continue to function. Authorities and police officials have urged the public to maintain peace, avoid disseminating rumours, and collaborate with them. The current situation is reported to be stable, with stringent monitoring being enforced in the region.