According to committee spokesperson Rinku Khedi Haivat, the incident took place on the night of April 20, 2026, around 11:45 PM. Hariom Thekedar was traveling on Hindaun Road between Khatana Petrol Pump and Gazipur Toll Plaza when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle. Fortunately, he narrowly escaped, avoiding what could have been a fatal attack.

Following the incident, an FIR (No. 179/2026) was registered on April 21 at Mahuwa Police Station. The case has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 — Sections 109(1), 3(5), and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. However, no आरोपी has been identified or arrested so far, which has intensified public anger.

Community members stated that Hariom Thekedar is an active youth leader and social worker, and the attack on him has created fear and insecurity within the Jatav community. They emphasized that the incident is not just an attack on an individual, but a serious threat to social safety and law and order in the region.

In the memorandum, the community also warned that if immediate action is not taken, they will be compelled to launch a protest movement.

Key Demands Mentioned in the Memorandum:

1. Immediate identification and arrest of the unidentified attackers.
2. A fair and transparent investigation into the incident with strict legal action against the culprits.
3. Provision of police protection to Hariom Thekedar and his family.
4. Increase in police patrolling in the area to prevent such incidents in the future.
5. Granting a licensed weapon for self-defense to Hariom Thekedar.

Several prominent members of the community were present while submitting the memorandum, including spokesperson Rinku Khedi Haivat, youth president Hariom Thekedar, women’s president and Karauli-Dholpur parliamentary candidate Indu Jatav, along with Deepak Jatav, Indraj Jatav, Hardwari Jatav, Nemi Chand Tesgaon, and others.

The committee has urged the administration to act swiftly and firmly to ensure justice, restore public confidence, and send a strong message against such criminal acts.

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During the submission, Committee President Hattiram Thekedar, Spokesperson Rinku Khedi Haivat, victim Hariom Thekedar, Chandrabhan Thekedar (Mahuwa), Udaybhan alias Ramkesh, Jitesh Thekedar (Gajipur), Rajesh Churari, along with several office bearers and members, were present. All strongly condemned the incident and urged swift police action.

Incident Details

According to the committee, on the night of April 20, 2026, around 11:30 PM, unidentified assailants stopped Hariom Thekedar’s vehicle on the Hindaun Road, between Gajipur turn and the toll plaza, and opened fire. The committee described the attack as pre-planned and categorized it as an attempted murder under organized criminal activity.

An FIR (No. 179/2026, dated April 21, 2026) has been registered at Mahuwa Police Station under sections 109(1), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. However, no accused has been named or arrested so far, increasing anger and concern within the community.

Key Demands by the Committee

Through the memorandum, the committee has put forward the following demands:

• Immediate identification and arrest of all unknown accused
• Fair and speedy investigation into the case
• Adequate police protection for Hariom Thekedar and his family
• Increased police patrolling in the area to prevent such incidents
• Provision of a licensed weapon to the victim for self-defense

Warning of Protest

Committee President Hattiram Thekedar stated, “This attack is not just on an individual but on the entire community. There is a growing atmosphere of fear. If prompt action is not taken, the community will be forced to launch an आंदोलन.”

He further informed that the committee has 13 tehsil presidents, who will submit memorandums at their respective tehsil levels on April 27, 2026, demanding action and seeking updates on the investigation.

Appeal to Administration

The committee has urged the district administration to understand the seriousness of the matter and take immediate and strict action to restore public confidence and prevent recurrence of such incidents.

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