By Harsh
Ajmer Dargah: As the 813th Urs of Khwaja Garib Nawaz approaches, the Ajmer Dargah area is at the center of significant activity and controversy. The Ajmer Municipal Corporation has launched a major bulldozer action to clear illegal encroachments around the Dargah, ensuring that the area remains organized and accessible for the expected influx of pilgrims. However, this crackdown has sparked chaos in the area, leading to protests and clashes between locals and police.
Bulldozer Action to Tackle Illegal Encroachments in Ajmer Dargah Area
In a bid to clear the streets and make the area more accessible ahead of the Urs, the Ajmer Municipal Corporation has begun removing illegal encroachments around key locations such as Andarkot, Adhai Din Ka Jhopda, and Delhi Gate. This bulldozer action is aimed at restoring public spaces that were occupied by unauthorized structures, which have long hindered traffic flow and pedestrian movement.
While the corporation’s goal is to ensure a smoother experience for the thousands of visitors expected at the Dargah for the Urs, the action has caused a stir. Local shopkeepers and residents, many of whom have operated in the encroached spaces for years, have expressed strong opposition, leading to protests and altercations with the police. A video from Ajmer, shared on the X account of IANS, captured the details of the operation. The video’s caption states, “Rajasthan: Ahead of the 813th Urs of Khwaja Gareeb Nawaz, Ajmer Municipal Corporation, with police assistance, conducted a major anti-encroachment drive in the Dargah area, removing illegal structures from roads and drains. The operation faced protests from locals, leading to clashes, but was aimed at organizing the area before the event.”
Chaos Unfolds – Protests and Clashes in Ajmer Dargah
The bulldozer action in the Dargah area led to heated confrontations between shopkeepers and the authorities. The protests grew intense, with many shopkeepers arguing that their livelihoods were being unfairly affected. The situation soon escalated into clashes, prompting the police to step in and take control of the area.
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