Jaipur fort murder: Guide dies after knife attack; locals protest
A tourist guide in Jaipur, Manish Soni, died after being stabbed during a dispute over vehicle access near Amer Fort. Local residents have staged protests and shut down shops in the area to demand justice for the victim.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local tensions regarding tourism management and safety in high-traffic historical sites.
JAIPUR: Tension gripped Jaipur’s Amer area after tourist guide Manish Soni, who was allegedly stabbed during a dispute over taking a jeep towards Amer Fort on Monday, died of his injuries, according to news agency PTI.Following his death, local residents shut shops in the area and staged a protest outside police station, demanding strict action against those responsible.The incident took place around 10 am near Maotha when an argument between Soni and a jeep driver over allowing the vehicle to proceed towards Amer Fort allegedly turned violent.Police had detained the driver, Azam, and his associate, Nazish, following the attack.According to police, Soni was stopping vehicles from proceeding towards Amer Fort when he got into an argument with…
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