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Congress candidate Hansraj Gurjar denied bail in Ajmer assault case, approach High Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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During the ongoing Panchayat elections, Congress candidate Hansraj Gurjar was arrested on assault charges in Ajmer. The Sarwar court rejected his bail plea, ordering his continued custody as he prepares to appeal to the Rajasthan High Court.
Ajmer, Rajasthan – In the midst of the state’s Panchayat elections, Hansraj Gurjar, a candidate representing the Indian National Congress, was taken into custody on allegations of assault. The incident, reported by local media, led to his immediate arrest by police.
The case was presented before the Sarwar court, where Gurjar’s legal team sought bail. The judge dismissed the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charges and ordering that the candidate remain in jail pending further proceedings.
Following the denial of bail, Gurjar’s counsel indicated that the next step will be to file an appeal before the Rajasthan High Court, where they hope to secure his release pending trial.
The case was presented before the Sarwar court, where Gurjar’s legal team sought bail. The judge dismissed the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charges and ordering that the candidate remain in jail pending further proceedings.
Following the denial of bail, Gurjar’s counsel indicated that the next step will be to file an appeal before the Rajasthan High Court, where they hope to secure his release pending trial.