Jaipur: Momo Seller Suffers Severe Burns After Police Push Her Cart for Chief Minister's Convoy in Jagatpura
Street vendor Reshu Gupta, 27, suffered severe burns when boiling water spilt on her during a Jaipur police clearance drive for a CM convoy. She alleges an officer pushed her cart despite warnings; police claim conflicting accounts and are reviewing CCTV. The incident drew sharp political backlash from the opposition over VIP high-handedness.
A 27-year-old woman street vendor selling momos sustained severe burn injuries after boiling water spilt onto her during a police clearance drive ahead of a Chief Minister’s convoy movement in Jaipur. The incident, which occurred on the evening of June 19 near Mahal Road in Jagatpura, has sparked intense criticism from the opposition regarding the conduct of law enforcement during VIP transits. Following initial delays, an official First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Ramnagariya police station on June 22.
Altercation and Injury Details
The victim, Reshu Gupta, runs a momo cart on Capital High Street near Mahal Road in Pratap Nagar. According to the complaint lodged by her family, the incident unfolded around 6:30 PM when police personnel began clearing roadside vendors minutes before the ministerial convoy was scheduled to pass the area. Jaipur WTP Viral Video: Drunk Girl Strips Naked Outside Mall After Fight, Assaults Cab Driver.
Gupta stated that she was in the process of setting up her cart when a police vehicle arrived, and officers ordered her to leave. An argument broke out during the clearance drive. “I told them that I was moving it and warned them that there was hot water in the steamer,” Gupta recalled. “Despite this, a policeman came and pushed the steamer, causing boiling water to spill over me," she added. The scalding water caused extensive burns across Gupta's chest, arms, and thighs. “One side of my chest and left arm has been completely affected," she stated from her hospital bed. "I’m only 27 years old and not even married. I can’t even imagine what my future holds," she added.
Allegations of Medical Neglect and Settlement Offers
Gupta further alleged that police personnel abandoned the scene immediately after the incident despite her screams of pain. She claimed that subsequent police vehicles passing through the route failed to stop or offer emergency medical assistance. Her elder sister, Khushboo Gupta, eventually transported her to a nearby medical facility on a scooter. The family reported that when they visited the Ramnagariya police station with a legal representative that same night, local authorities initially declined to file an FIR. The family also alleged that police officials later contacted them to propose a compromise. According to Khushboo Gupta, they were offered a financial settlement covering all medical expenses in exchange for dropping the matter. The family rejected the offer, stating they want strict legal accountability.
Official Police Response and Political Backlash
The Jaipur Police confirmed that an active enforcement drive was underway to secure the route for a planned VIP movement, but noted that both sides have presented conflicting accounts of how the injuries occurred. Ranjeeta Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), stated that an internal investigation is currently underway. Investigators are reviewing localised CCTV footage from the Capital High Street to determine the exact sequence of events. Sharma emphasised that strict departmental action will be initiated against the involved personnel if they are found guilty of misconduct. Jaipur WTP Viral Video Download Link Scam: How Scammers Are Stealing Your Data.
Meanwhile, the incident has drawn sharp condemnation from political circles. Rajasthan Assembly Leader of Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, termed the event "deeply disturbing and unacceptable." Jully highlighted the contrast between administrative claims of minimising public disruption during VIP movements and the actual conduct seen on the ground. He added that heavy-handed actions against individuals attempting to secure a basic livelihood reflect deep institutional insensitivity and demanded immediate transparency from state authorities.
Who Is Reshu Gupta?
Reshu Gupta, who holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, had launched her street vending cart just 25 days before the incident. She established the business to support her mother and three sisters after repeatedly failing to secure a government position despite appearing for multiple competitive examinations.
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