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Rajasthan Bandh today highlights: Karni Sena supporters demand CBI probe into killing
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Security has been beefed up amid calls for a state-wide bandh in protest against the murder of Karni Sena chief Gogamedi.
The president of the right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, was shot dead in his own home in Jaipur. The incident unfolded on Tuesday when three assailants, purportedly affiliated with the Rohit Godara gang, entered Gogamedi's residence in the Shyam Nagar area under the guise of a meeting....Read More
According to reports, the attackers, after engaging in conversation with Gogamedi, opened fire, leading to a retaliatory exchange with the security guards. The chilling incident, captured on CCTV, shows the attackers firing indiscriminately at Gogamedi, who eventually succumbs to the brutal assault. One assailant was killed during the incident, while two managed to escape, prompting a widespread search by law enforcement.
As the tension escalates, Gogamedi's supporters have called for a 'Jaipur bandh' on Wednesday and threatened a statewide shutdown if prompt action is not taken. Protests have erupted in various districts, and the political leaders, including Congress and BJP, have condemned the act.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on the unfolding situation, protests, and official responses surrounding the Rajasthan Bandh following the shocking murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.
Had alerted Rajasthan Police about threat to Gogamedi’s life: Punjab Police
The Punjab Police had shared inputs with its counterpart in Rajasthan regarding the threat to the life of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, official sources told PTI on Wednesday.
Gogamedi was shot dead by two persons in the living room of his house in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Tuesday. Rohit Godara of the Bishnoi gang took responsibility of the murder.
Karni outfit members stage protests across Madhya Pradesh
Members of the Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday staged protests in several cities of Madhya Pradesh, including state capital Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur, to denounce the killing of the outfit' chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in Jaipur. Gogamedi was shot dead on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen at his house in the Rajasthan capital.
Karni Sena chief killing: Paramilitary forces on standby
The Central Armed Police Force has been deployed in Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan to control any untoward situation after the murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, ANI reported.
A senior official informed that the Central Armed Police Force and Rapid Action Force have been deployed at certain sensitive locations in the city.
‘He kept running behind all police officials for 5 years, no one provided him security’: Slain Karni Sena chief's brother
Slain Karni Sena chief's brother Shravan Singh Gogamedi says "Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi kept running behind all police officials for 5 years but no one provided him security...Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was a face of 'sarva samaaj' and 'sarva samaaj' will stand in support of him..."
‘If administration agrees to demand, we will request people to stop protest’, says slain Karni Sena chief's brother
Younger brother of Sukhdev Singh, Shravan Singh Gogamedi says "FIR has been registered...We have certain demands, if the administration agrees to our demands, we will request our people to stop the protest..."
Residents of murder accused unable to believe accused Nitin involved in Karni Sena chief's killing
Some villagers in Mahendergarh from where Nitin comes also said they still could not believe that he could carry out such an act., PTI reported. The Rajasthan Police also carried out searches to nab the two accused who allegedly killed Gogamedi on Tuesday. Police said one of the accused is from Haryana and the other from Rajasthan.
Karni Sena protesters hold 2-minute silence in Jharkhand
Supporters of Karni Sena hold a 2-minute silence at Ranchi's Ekka Chowk as a tribute to Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, who was murdered in Jaipur on Tuesday.
Karni Sena supporters demand CBI probe into Sukhdev Gogamedi's killing
Supporters of Karni Sena hold a 2-minute silence at Ranchi's Ekka Chowk as a tribute to Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, who was murdered in Jaipur on Tuesday.
Watch: Police use lathicharge to disperse protesters
Rajasthan Police uses mild lathi-charge to disperse the Karni Sena members protesting against the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena.
On Karni Sena chief murder accused, new claims: 'Good at studies, brainwashed'
Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. The police have identified two shooters allegedly involved in the audacious crime. Deep dive
‘Karni Sena chief’s security demands ignored by Gehlot govt', alleges BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kirodi Lal Meena has alleged that the previous Rajasthan government had neglected security demands of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, who was shot dead at his home in Jaipur a day ago..
Meena while talking to ANI claimed that Gogamedi had requested security cover after being threatened by hardcore criminals. However, the previous government ignored it.
Gangster behind Karni Sena chief's killing demanded ₹1 crore from Gurugram businessman
Gangster Rohit Godara, who has taken responsibility for the murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, had recently demanded ₹1 crore in extortion from a former local councillor and a businessman, police said on Wednesday. While an FIR was registered at the Bilaspur police station on the complaint of businessman Rakesh Kumar, the gangster -- said to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang -- no headway was made in the case, PTI reported.
Watch: Karni Sena members burn tyres in Jaipur during protest
Karni Sena members continue protest in Jaipur over the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.
Rajasthan governor reviews law and order situation after Karni Sena chief's killing
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra reviews law and order situation of the state in wake of the recent killing of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.
Watch: Slain Karni Sena chief's supporters protest in Udaipur
Supporters of slain Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi are staging a protest outside collectorate in Udaipur.
Watch: Father Sukhdev Gogamedi killing accused claims no contact with son
The father of Sukhdev Gogamedi murder accused Nitin Fouji says he has no contact with his son who had gone to get car repaired.
Sukhdev Gogamedi murder: Supporters of slain Karni Sena chief stop train in Bhilwara
Supporters of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi stop a train in Bhilwara as they protest against his murder.
Rajasthan DGP constitutes SIT into Sukhdev Gogamedi murder
Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra constitutes an SIT for investigation into the case. Two accused - Rohit Rathore Makrana and Nitin Fauji - have been identified by Police. A reward of ₹5 Lakhs each leading to their arrest announced, ANI reported
‘Bullet should be answered with bullet’, demands Rajput leader
Rajput leader Raj Shekhawat reached Metro Mass Hospital in Jaipur from Gujarat to protest against the murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.
"We have demanded that the bullet be answered with the bullet. Those who are responsible for the murders should be encountered; this is the demand of society," said Shekhawat.
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: ‘Won't take body until justice done’
Former Karni Sena President and BJP leader Suraj Pal Amu says, "The body of my brother Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi is lying in the hospital here. We are urging the administration to catch the culprits. Till the time we don't get justice, we won't take the body. Gogamedi's request for security was not accepted. Our demonstrations will not stop. Ashok Gehlot and his officers are responsible for this. The incident happened within 500 meters of a police station."
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Karni Sena protests erupt in Bhopal
Members of the Karni Sena have taken to the streets in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to protest the shocking murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Rajput community members torch tyres
Rajput community members torched tyres at Seva Asaram Chowk in Udaipur as they protested against the murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena.
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Protest in Jaipur over Karni Sena chief murder
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Union minister Kailash Choudhary calls for justice in Gogamedi's murder
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Union Mminister Kailash Choudhary weighs in on the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena in Rajasthan. "There is no place for goons in Rajasthan. Punishment should be given to those who indulge in criminal activities."
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Union minister says Karni Sena chief 's murder result of law and order collapse
Rajasthan Bandh today LIVE: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal strongly condemns the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Meghwal alleges collapse of law and order under the Congress government in the state.
"This is a highly condemnable incident and this is a result of the collapse of law and order in Rajasthan during Congress government. We demand that the criminals should be nabbed by the Police at the earliest..."
