Udaipur market shut today after dispute over vegetable prices turn violent

IANS May 16, 2025 180 views

Tensions flared in Udaipur after a pricing dispute at Santoshi Mata Temple turned violent, resulting in a sword attack on vendor Satyaveer. The ensuing chaos led to a market-wide shutdown as local traders and residents protested for justice. Police have detained a suspect and are actively seeking others involved, while urging the public to remain calm. The situation remains controlled but uneasy, with community leaders demanding prompt action to restore peace.

"It's a major lapse in law and order." - Protesters
Jaipur, May 16: The market in Udaipur remained closed on Friday following a minor dispute which started over vegetable prices and later escalated into a violent sword attack, sparking tension across the Teej Ka Chowk.

Key Points

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Market closure follows violent escalation over vegetable pricing

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Satyaveer attacked with swords, sustaining severe injuries

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Locals demand justice, calling for official intervention

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Police assure swift action against all culprits involved

Heavy police deployment has since been made in the area.

According to eyewitness, two youths arrived at a vegetable stall in front of the Santoshi Mata Temple on Thursday evening and had an argument with the vendor, Satyaveer, over pricing.

The verbal spat quickly turned hostile, with the youths allegedly pelting stones at the shop before fleeing.

Later, Satyaveer lodged a complaint at Dhanmandi police station and resumed work.

However, around 10 p.m., a group of 8-10 armed youths returned to the spot, wielding swords and sticks, launching a brutal attack on Satyaveer.

Satyaveer sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in the emergency unit of MB Hospital.

Following the assault, locals and members of social organisations gathered in large numbers at the scene. In anger, some members of the crowd set fire to nearby vegetable carts and tin sheds, escalating the already tense situation.

The area around Teej Ka Chowk was quickly turned into a security zone, with Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal and other senior officials arriving to manage the situation.

While shops initially opened on Friday morning, traders and locals unanimously shut down all shops in protest.

The traders and locals are demanding that District Collector Namit Mehta and SP Yogesh Goyal visit the site and provide concrete assurances. Protesters raised slogans against the administration, calling the incident a "major lapse" in law and order.

Families of the injured and local organisations have demanded the immediate arrest of all culprits involved.

The police have detained one accused and are scanning CCTV footage to identify and locate the others.

SP Goyal assured that all perpetrators will be arrested soon and appealed to the public to maintain calm and avoid spreading rumours.

As of now, the situation in Dhanmandi, Teej Ka Chowk, and adjoining areas remains tense but under control. Markets continue to be shut, and a sense of fear and unrest persists among locals.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is so shocking! Over vegetable prices? Our society is losing patience over smallest things. Police should take strict action - swords in public is unacceptable. Hope the injured vendor recovers soon. 🙏
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Priya M.
As a Udaipur resident, I'm ashamed of this incident. Our city is known for peace and tourism. Administration must act fast before this damages our reputation. Also, why wasn't there proper police patrolling in market areas at night?
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Vikram S.
The real issue is unemployment among youth. When educated youngsters have no jobs, they turn to such hooliganism. Government should focus on skill development rather than just giving freebies.
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Anjali T.
While the attackers must be punished, we should also think - why do small disputes escalate so quickly? As a society, we've forgotten conflict resolution. Parents must teach children patience and tolerance from young age.
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Sanjay P.
This shows complete failure of local police intelligence. How can armed gangs roam freely in city? CCTV cameras are useless if no one monitors them in real-time. Time for smart policing!
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Neha R.
The vegetable vendor is just trying to earn honest living. Now his family will suffer because of medical bills and shop closure. We should start crowdfunding for him. Anyone knows how to contact his family?

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Udaipur market closure Vegetable price dispute Udaipur violence Satyaveer attack Local protests