Police investigate inmate's death, shop theft and alleged fraud across Jodhpur
Jodhpur's law-and-order machinery is examining a string of cases registered over the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday, as the city reels from a suspicious jail death, a theft from a jewellery store, an alleged multi-crore land fraud and a deadly high-speed collision.
Police at the Ratanada area have begun inquiries into the death of an undertrial prisoner lodged in the Central Jail. The inmate died on 2 August, and a case was lodged on the report of the deceased's wife, Leela Chaudhary. Officials said the matter is being investigated under administrative supervision to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
“A case has been registered on the report of the deceased's wife,” police said, adding administrative officials are supervising the probe.
In another incident, a case of theft has been registered after a box containing silver anklets was reported stolen from Jagdamba Jewellers in the Nagori Gate police station area. Shop owner Mukesh Soni filed the complaint and police are examining CCTV footage from the neighbourhood and pursuing leads to identify the suspects.
- Central Jail inmate died on 2 August; FIR lodged by wife Leela Chaudhary.
- Theft reported at Jagdamba Jewellers, Nagori Gate; box of silver anklets stolen.
- Alleged sale of a plot with forged documents reported at Bhagat Ki Kothi police station.
- High-speed vehicle hit a youth near EPIP Circle; victim later died at AIIMS Hospital.
At Bhagat Ki Kothi police station, investigators are probing an allegation of a land sale executed with forged documents. Brijmohan Ashiya, a resident of Krishna Nagar, filed a complaint stating that the accused supplied counterfeit papers and took the money. Police have registered a case against six persons named in the report, including Arjun Solanki, Himmataram and Bhanwarlal, and invoked provisions under Section 318(4) of BNS and the IT Act.
Separately, Boranada police registered a case after a youth was struck by a speeding vehicle near EPIP Circle. The injured man succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Hospital. Police have named the driver as accused in the post-accident proceedings and are probing negligence and culpability in the collision.
Officials also reported a case in the Shastri Nagar police station area involving the death by hanging of a 21-year-old. Details in that matter are being compiled as investigators continue routine inquiries.
Local consequences and procedural steps
These incidents — ranging from a prison death to alleged frauds and street violence — touch multiple facets of public concern in Jodhpur: custodial accountability, commercial security, property-title integrity and road safety. Police said CCTV and other forensic leads are being pursued where available, and administrative oversight has been activated in sensitive matters.
| Incident | Location / Station | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Suspicious jail death | Central Jail / Ratanada | Inmate died on 2 August; FIR by wife |
| Jewellery shop theft | Nagori Gate | Box of silver anklets stolen; owner Mukesh Soni lodged complaint |
| Alleged land fraud | Bhagat Ki Kothi | Complaint by Brijmohan Ashiya; six accused booked |
| Hit-and-run / high-speed collision | Boranada / near EPIP Circle | Victim died at AIIMS Hospital; driver booked |
Police say inquiries are ongoing and that further action will follow as investigations progress. Residents and business owners in affected areas have been urged to assist by sharing any CCTV or witness information with the local police stations. The cluster of cases serves as a reminder of the range of law-and-order challenges facing a growing city where heritage lanes and industrial corridors alike intersect.
Authorities did not provide an estimate of recovery of stolen goods or the status of suspects in custody at the time of reporting. Investigations remain active and police will update on any significant developments once formal evidence has been established.
