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Defence
CRPF Sub‑Inspector Sudhir Swami’s death sparks 15‑hour protest in Rajasthan village, police use force
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM
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After Sub‑Inspector Sudhir Swami was killed in Mizoram, villagers and relatives staged a 15‑hour sit‑in demanding martyr status and a compassionate posting; police dispersed the protest with force before the funeral.
Sub‑Inspector Sudhir Swami of the Central Reserve Police Force was fatally shot while on duty in Mizoram. The incident triggered unrest in his ancestral village in Rajasthan, where family members and local residents gathered to demand that he be officially declared a martyr and that a compassionate posting be granted to his family.
The protest began in the early hours and lasted for about fifteen hours, with participants staging a sit‑in at the village’s main intersection. Demonstrators presented a petition to the district administration, citing the sacrifice of the officer and seeking recognition under the martyrdom provisions of the armed forces.
Police officials arrived after several hours and, citing concerns over public order, used force to disperse the crowd. Several protesters sustained minor injuries, and a few were taken into custody for violating the peace.
Following the clearance of the area, the funeral rites for Sub‑Inspector Swami were conducted in accordance with CRPF protocol, with senior officers and local dignitaries in attendance.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding the status of security personnel killed in the line of duty and the expectations of their families and communities for official recognition and support.
The protest began in the early hours and lasted for about fifteen hours, with participants staging a sit‑in at the village’s main intersection. Demonstrators presented a petition to the district administration, citing the sacrifice of the officer and seeking recognition under the martyrdom provisions of the armed forces.
Police officials arrived after several hours and, citing concerns over public order, used force to disperse the crowd. Several protesters sustained minor injuries, and a few were taken into custody for violating the peace.
Following the clearance of the area, the funeral rites for Sub‑Inspector Swami were conducted in accordance with CRPF protocol, with senior officers and local dignitaries in attendance.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding the status of security personnel killed in the line of duty and the expectations of their families and communities for official recognition and support.