Karauli Stone-Pelting: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Attacks Rajasthan Govt, CM Gehlot Says Those Involved 'Won't Be Spared'

He also said, "The way Rajasthan government is working on the policy of appeasement and has become unsuccessful in maintaining law and order situation in the state, it has failed in every aspect here.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | ANI

New Delhi: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday called the stone-pelting incident of Saturday in Karauli, Rajasthan a “matter of concern”, news agency ANI reported. He also accused the state government of working on a policy of appeasement as it failed to maintain law and order in the state.

"If people are being attacked here for celebrating the Indian New Year in India, then it is a matter of concern. This matter should be investigated and the culprits should be punished," the minister said.

He also said, "The way Rajasthan government is working on the policy of appeasement and has become unsuccessful in maintaining law and order situation in the state, it has failed in every aspect here."

Shekhawat’s statements came after an incident of stone-pelting took place during the Shobha Yatra on the occasion of Nav Samvatsar in Rajasthan's Karauli on Saturday.

He further said that the peaceful areas of Rajasthan are now suffering from crime and atrocities against women.

"The silent parts of Rajasthan are now suffering from nuisance, crime, and atrocities against women. Criminals have become fearless in the state. State Police has also fallen under the political ideology. They have forgotten the difference between right and wrong," he added.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that those involved in riots will not be spared and rule of law will be followed.

“Those involved in inciting riots will not be spared and stringent action will be taken against them. Rule of law will be followed in the State,” he said.

While section 144 was imposed in the area following the incident, the police said that they have identified a few suspects and the overall situation is under control.

“30-35 people were injured yesterday. The overall situation is under control. Few suspected persons were identified. A case will be registered in this incident for a thorough probe. 6 police personnel also received injuries. Survey being conducted to access losses,” SS Indoliya, SP, Karauli told ANI.

On the other hand, Rajasthan’s former CM Vasundhra Raje also condemned the incident and said that it could be avoided if the police were vigilant, ANI reported.