New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Previously
Rajasthan
Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot
condemned the
vandalism
of the statue of Veer Tejaji Maharaj
Jaipur
On Saturday, they declared that such manipulation of public emotions and beliefs was not acceptable.

On a social media platform X, the ex-Chief Minister called for the swift identification of those responsible and demanded severe measures be taken against them.

The incident involving the destruction of the statue of Veer Tejaji Maharaj in Pratap Nagar,
Jaipur
“Such actions are utterly reprehensible. Interfering with public emotions and beliefs is not permissible,” stated the message on X.

“The government has called for immediate identification of those responsible for this case, followed by stringent actions against them,” the statement went on to say.

Gehlot additionally highlighted the importance of implementing more robust actions to guarantee the security of religious sites and avoid similar occurrences from happening again.

“In addition, robust measures must be implemented to guarantee the security of religious sites, ensuring that such events do not happen again in the future,” the message continued.

At the same time, a surge of discontent rippled across the region.
Jaipur
‘S Pratap Nagar region following a statue of Veer Tejaji Maharaj, a venerated local god.
Rajasthan
, reportedly suffered vandalism at the hands of unknown troublemakers late Friday night.

The event ignited anger amongst the residents, leading them to take to the roads on Saturday, obstructing traffic on the congested Tonk Road as a form of protest.

In reaction to escalating tensions,
Jaipur
Law enforcement distributed personnel throughout vulnerable areas. Additional Police Commissioner Rameshwar Choudhary verified that the circumstances remained stable and tranquil as of Saturday noon. “Currently, everything is calm here; however, we have apprehended several troublemakers. A thorough investigation is underway,” he stated. “I urge citizens to uphold harmony, and those responsible will swiftly face arrest…”

“The situation is calm here at present, and several wrongdoers have been detained. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. I urge everyone to uphold tranquility, and those responsible will be apprehended shortly,” Choudhary stated.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Tejaswini Gautam stated that the police teams promptly reacted once they received details regarding the incident. “Upon getting information about the event, the police swiftly arrived at the scene. An First Information Report (FIR) has been filed, and several units have been dispatched for investigating those involved. Certain individuals attempted to ignite the area near a nearby petrol station but were forcibly restrained. A few suspects have been apprehended, and necessary legal actions are being pursued,” she mentioned.

The act of desecration resulted in severe political backlash.
Rajasthan
Minister Sumit Godara denounced the event and stated, “This occurrence has been condemned by me. Certain antisocial individuals are attempting to disrupt communal amity; however, I urge everybody to uphold tranquility, and the administration will impose severe measures against those responsible.”

Veer Tejaji Maharaj is highly revered in
Rajasthan
, particularly within the agricultural sector, and any perceived slight to his legacy is viewed as an affront to cultural sensibilities. (ANI)