Tension in Jaipur After Veer Tejaji Idol Vandalized, Protesters Block Tonk Road – Heavy Police Deployment

Jaipur: Tension escalated in the Sanganer area of Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur, after the idol of folk deity Veer Tejaji was found vandalized at a temple in Pratap Nagar. The incident, which reportedly occurred late Friday night, has sparked outrage among locals and led to widespread protests on Saturday morning.

As soon as residents of Pratap Nagar Sector-3 noticed the damaged idol, anger began to spread across the area. Locals gathered near the temple in large numbers and staged a protest by blocking the busy Jaipur-Tonk Road. Protesters also shut down local markets and burned tires on the road to express their anger. Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal also joined the protest.

In response to the growing unrest, heavy police force was deployed in the area to control the situation. Senior police officials and personnel from Pratap Nagar police station reached the spot and began efforts to pacify the crowd. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the temple to identify those responsible for the act. Preliminary investigations have revealed suspicious activity, and authorities have stated that arrests may be made soon.