In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Dausa district, a 25-year-old man named Hansraj was allegedly strangled to death after attempting to prevent three men from applying Holi colours on him. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Ralwas village, authorities have confirmed.
According to police reports, Ashok, Bablu, and Kaluram approached Hansraj at a local library, where he was busy preparing for competitive exams, to celebrate Holi by smearing him with colours. Hansraj, however, resisted their attempts, leading to a violent confrontation. In a shocking turn of events, the trio reportedly kicked him, beat him with belts, and ultimately strangled him, as stated by Additional Superintendent of Police, Dinesh Agarwal.
In the aftermath of this brutal incident, enraged family members and villagers gathered to protest, displaying Hansraj’s body and blocking a national highway in the process. The demonstration, seeking justice for Hansraj, continued until early Thursday morning.
Protesters have demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for Hansraj's family, alongside a government job for a family member. They have also called for the immediate arrest of the suspects involved in the tragic incident.
The highway was finally cleared following assurances from the police that action would be taken against those responsible for this heinous crime.