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Rajasthan High Court Seeks Report on Custodial Death After Jaggan Gurjar Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 11:30 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has demanded a detailed report from the state government following the death of Jaggan Gurjar in police custody. This incident raises concerns about custodial deaths in the state.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued a directive to the state government, seeking a comprehensive report concerning the death of Jaggan Gurjar while in custody. This judicial intervention underscores growing concerns regarding custodial fatalities within Rajasthan.
The development comes amidst broader discussions on the issue, highlighted by recent parliamentary disclosures. Data presented in Parliament indicates that Rajasthan ranked second in the country for custodial deaths during the 2025-26 period, signaling a persistent problem.
The court's demand for a detailed report is expected to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding Gurjar's death and potentially lead to measures aimed at addressing the alarming trend of custodial deaths in the state.
The development comes amidst broader discussions on the issue, highlighted by recent parliamentary disclosures. Data presented in Parliament indicates that Rajasthan ranked second in the country for custodial deaths during the 2025-26 period, signaling a persistent problem.
The court's demand for a detailed report is expected to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding Gurjar's death and potentially lead to measures aimed at addressing the alarming trend of custodial deaths in the state.