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Illegal Mining: SC Takes Note of Killing of Forest Ranger in Rajasthan
An FIR names murder and illegal mining charges as police seize the dumper and JCB and detain several people, officials said.
- Forest Ranger Pratap Singh Chundawat died Tuesday after being crushed by a dumper while chasing illegal miners late Monday in Pratapgarh's Chhotisadri area.
- The confrontation began when Chundawat and forest guards encountered approximately 5-6 individuals illegally mining soil near Ghatiwale Balaji temple. Co-accused allegedly provoked the dumper driver to "charha de iske upar" .
- Authorities lodged an FIR for murder and illegal mining, identifying dumper driver Kana Bawri as the suspect. The JCB and dumper were seized; the driver fled the scene.
- Rajasthan Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra condemned the killing as "an open challenge to the law and order system," while the Forest Department demanded "martyr" status for Chundawat.
- Pratapgarh Deputy Conservator of Forest Suresh Agrawal described Chundawat as a "multi-faceted personality" nominated for a state-level award this year for "significant improvements under his leadership.
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Rajasthan: Forest Ranger Who Went to Stop Illegal Mining in Pratapgarh Was Crushed by a Dumper, Died
Forest ranger Pratap Singh Chundawat, who came to stop illegal mining in Pratapgarh, was hit by a dumper driver filled with mud and dragged for several meters. The seriously injured ranger succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The forest department has demanded the status of martyr.
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- 62% of the sources lean Right
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