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Crime
Shopkeeper Assaulted in Sanchore Over Unpaid Alcohol Money, CCTV Shows Attack
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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In Sanchore, Jalore district, a shopkeeper was beaten with sticks after refusing to pay for alcohol, an incident captured on CCTV.
Police in Sanchore, Jalore district, Rajasthan, have opened an investigation after a shopkeeper was violently assaulted with sticks and rods. According to local reports, the attack occurred when the shopkeeper allegedly refused to pay money for alcohol. Witnesses say the assailants, identified as the shopkeeper's brother and others, struck him repeatedly, including a blow to the head with a lathi.
CCTV footage from the shop captured the entire episode, showing the assailants entering the premises, confronting the shopkeeper, and using the weapons to inflict injuries. The video has been released to the media, prompting public outrage and calls for swift legal action.
Local authorities have detained several suspects for questioning and are seeking additional witnesses to corroborate the incident. The investigation aims to determine the exact motive and whether the assault was premeditated. The shopkeeper's condition is reported to be stable after receiving medical attention.
The incident highlights growing concerns over disputes related to illicit liquor trade in the region. Police have urged residents to report any similar violent confrontations and assured that those responsible will face strict penalties under the law.
Further updates will be provided as the case progresses and more details emerge from the ongoing inquiry.
CCTV footage from the shop captured the entire episode, showing the assailants entering the premises, confronting the shopkeeper, and using the weapons to inflict injuries. The video has been released to the media, prompting public outrage and calls for swift legal action.
Local authorities have detained several suspects for questioning and are seeking additional witnesses to corroborate the incident. The investigation aims to determine the exact motive and whether the assault was premeditated. The shopkeeper's condition is reported to be stable after receiving medical attention.
The incident highlights growing concerns over disputes related to illicit liquor trade in the region. Police have urged residents to report any similar violent confrontations and assured that those responsible will face strict penalties under the law.
Further updates will be provided as the case progresses and more details emerge from the ongoing inquiry.