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.
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.