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Councilor Deshraj Gurjar Missing for Three Days, Sparks Political Tension in Kotputli Ahead of Elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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Councilor Deshraj Gurjar of Kotputli's Ward 48 has been reported missing for three days, prompting protests by villagers and Congress workers at the Superintendent of Police office.
Councilor Deshraj Gurjar, elected from Ward 48 of Kotputli Municipal Council in Rajasthan, has been unaccounted for three days, according to local reports. The disappearance has heightened political sensitivities as the council elections approach.
On Friday, hundreds of villagers and Congress party workers gathered outside the Superintendent of Police office in Kotputli, demanding a swift investigation and the councilor's whereabouts. Demonstrators voiced concerns that the delay could affect the upcoming electoral process.
Local authorities have not released an official statement on the case, and police have yet to locate Gurjar. The incident has drawn attention from regional media, underscoring the growing pressure on law‑enforcement agencies to resolve the matter before the elections.
The councilor's family has appealed for public assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the police. As the situation unfolds, the political atmosphere in Kotputli remains tense, with parties closely monitoring developments.
On Friday, hundreds of villagers and Congress party workers gathered outside the Superintendent of Police office in Kotputli, demanding a swift investigation and the councilor's whereabouts. Demonstrators voiced concerns that the delay could affect the upcoming electoral process.
Local authorities have not released an official statement on the case, and police have yet to locate Gurjar. The incident has drawn attention from regional media, underscoring the growing pressure on law‑enforcement agencies to resolve the matter before the elections.
The councilor's family has appealed for public assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the police. As the situation unfolds, the political atmosphere in Kotputli remains tense, with parties closely monitoring developments.