Auto-Rickshaw Driver Beaten to Death with Sticks in Udaipur; Six Suspects Detained
Udaipur, November 10, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute in Udaipur late Monday night. According to the victim’s family, the attackers repeatedly struck him with sticks, leaving him seriously injured. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The incident took place at around 11:50 PM in Dhol Ki Pati village under Savina police station limits. The deceased was identified as Arjun Lohar, 35, a resident of Dhol Ki Pati who worked as an auto-rickshaw driver.
Police detained six suspects during the night. The exact reason behind the murder has not yet been established.
Police Detain Six Suspects
Savina Station House Officer Dalbir Singh said police received information on Monday night that a person had been injured in a fight.
The injured man was taken to MB Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police detained six suspects that night and are questioning them as part of the investigation.
Further investigation is underway, and police are also searching for other suspects.
Family Demands Strict Action and Compensation
On Tuesday, the victim’s family members and villagers gathered at the MB Hospital mortuary in connection with the post-mortem. They expressed anger over the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible, along with financial compensation.
The family claimed that Arjun had no dispute with anyone. According to them, some people arrived at night, assaulted him and fled.
Arjun is survived by two sons and a daughter. He was living in a rented accommodation in the Savina area.
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