Ajmer Desi news — 2026-10-14
DSP Placed on APO After Slapping Lawyer Outside Court
A senior police officer in Ajmer has been placed on Awaiting Posting Orders after video footage showed him slapping an advocate during a confrontation near a district court. The incident, which went viral on social media, prompted lawyers across Rajasthan to stage a one-day protest, bringing court proceedings to a halt. The officer, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, initially denied the allegations but the footage made denial untenable. Chief Minister's intervention led to swift administrative action. The Ajmer Bar Association condemned what it called a brazen violation of the dignity of the legal profession and called for a formal departmental inquiry. Legal fraternity representatives from across the state issued statements in solidarity, noting that the incident reflects a broader pattern of police high-handedness in the region. The DSP subsequently tendered a public apology, though bar leaders said the apology would not substitute for official accountability. The Rajasthan Police headquarters has confirmed a departmental inquiry will determine disciplinary action. [5]
Dargah Ajmer Sharif Delegation Represents India at International Law Congress
Haji Syed Salman Chishty, the hereditary custodian of the revered Dargah Ajmer Sharif, represented both the shrine and India at the 33rd International Law and Religion Symposium, underscoring the global spiritual and diplomatic significance of the Chishti Sufi seat. Ajmer Sharif, the dargah of 13th-century Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, draws millions of pilgrims from across faiths every year and is widely regarded as one of South Asia's most inclusive spiritual spaces. Chishty's participation at the international forum addressed themes of religious pluralism, minority rights, and the role of Sufi shrines in promoting interfaith dialogue. His address drew parallels between the Chishti tradition of accepting all seekers regardless of religion and the core principles of international human rights law. The delegation's presence reinforced Ajmer's centuries-long tradition as a city where Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians have coexisted around the dargah's universal message of love and peace. [6]
Ajmer Jailer Arrested for Taking Murder Convicts Home as Domestic Help
In a startling breach of prison protocol, Ajmer's Central Jail superintendent has been arrested after it emerged she had been taking two women inmates convicted of murder to her private residence, where they were allegedly made to perform domestic chores. The jailer, who has since been placed in the same prison she once ran, faces multiple charges including misuse of official authority and violation of prisoner custody norms. Investigators say the arrangement was ongoing for several months before a whistleblower tipped off the jail inspectorate. The Rajasthan Director General of Prisons has ordered an immediate departmental audit of all facilities in the state. Lawyers for the inmates argue they may have been coerced, raising additional concerns about their welfare. The case has reignited debate about oversight mechanisms within the state's prison system and whether sufficient checks exist to prevent exploitation of incarcerated individuals. [7]
Sources: [5] Bhaskar English · [6] Outlook Business · [7] Brut