Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur – The three-day tense protest in Jaipur’s Jamwaramgarh, following the suicide of Vikram Meena, finally ended on Saturday. The family and community leaders of Vikram Meena, who committed suicide after being hurt by alleged beatings by forest officials and police negligence, reached an agreement after lengthy discussions with the police administration. Following this agreement, the family agreed to cremate the body, which had been kept in an ambulance for three days. The administration has accepted most of the family’s demands, restoring peace to the area.
Vikram Meena committed suicide: The entire controversy began when Vikram Meena, a resident of the Raisar police station area of Jamwaramgarh, strayed into the forest area with his goats. Vikram’s younger brother, Vinod Meena, alleged that forest department employees assaulted Vikram and issued a fine of ₹1,100. During the incident, forest officials allegedly mistreated Vikram’s wife. Distressed by this incident, Vikram attempted to file a complaint at the Raisar police station, but the police allegedly did not take his complaint seriously. After returning from the police station, Vikram called the police control room and reported committing suicide, and shortly thereafter, his body was found hanging from a tree. This incident sparked outrage in the local community, prompting a protest by family members and members of the community.
Protest and Agreement with the Administration: Following Vikram Meena’s death, family members and local residents protested for three days in the Raisar police station area. The protest was led by Naresh Meena, former MLA Gopal Meena, and other social leaders. During this period, the area was transformed into a police camp. On Saturday, after lengthy negotiations with the administration, an agreement was reached, and most of the family’s demands were met. Naresh Meena announced the end of the protest, stating that the family’s demands were legitimate and the administration had assured them of fulfillment.
The administration and community leaders have promised to provide the following assistance to Vikram Meena’s family:
Financial assistance: The family will receive financial assistance of ₹21 lakh.
Job: A contract job will be provided to a family member.
Monthly Pension: The family will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,200.
Children’s Education and Maintenance: Each of Vikram Meena’s children will receive a monthly assistance of ₹1,500 until they reach the age of 18.
Leaders’ Support: Naresh Meena announced a ₹1 lakh donation.
NSUI President Rakesh Meena announced a ₹1 lakh donation.
Former MLA Gopal Meena’s team promised a ₹1.50 lakh donation.
Investigation Assurance:The investigation into the lathicharge or other actions taken by Deputy Pradeep against the villagers during the protest will be completed within 15 days.
The Forest Department employees who allegedly beat Vikram Meena will be investigated and action will be taken against them within 15 days.
Exemption from Legal Action: No legal action will be taken against any villager involved in the protest.
Following the agreement, the family decided to collect Vikram Meena’s body and perform the last rites. The body, which had been kept in an ambulance for three days, has now been taken for cremation. Naresh Meena said that this action by the administration has given the family assurance of justice. The tension in the Raisar police station area has ended, and the situation is now returning to normal.
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