Archive · 24 Aug 2026
SC/ST Act Invoked After Jaipur School Visit Assault
Ashutosh Ranka visited a government school in Jaipur for an inspection.
The school was reportedly operating from a buffalo shed.
During or around the visit, an assault was reported.
The SC/ST Act was invoked in connection with the incident.
CJP said some of its volunteers were injured.
It also filed a cross FIR.
CJP said videos of the incident were available with the media.
It asked authorities to identify and prosecute the people allegedly responsible.
The SC/ST Act was invoked after an assault during Ashutosh Ranka’s visit to a Jaipur government school.
CJP filed a cross FIR in connection with the incident.
The complaint said videos of the assault were available with the media.
CJP identified individuals it alleged had orchestrated the attack and sought legal action against those seen in the footage.
The inspection was prompted by claims that the school had operated from a buffalo shed for several years, while injuries to CJP volunteers were documented.
- Who
- Ashutosh Ranka, CJP volunteers, and individuals whom CJP alleged were responsible for the attack.
- What
- An assault was reported during a school inspection, the SC/ST Act was invoked, and a cross FIR was filed by CJP.
- Where
- A government school in Jaipur.
- Why
- The visit was conducted because the school was reportedly operating from a buffalo shed; CJP sought action over the reported assault and injuries.
CJP’s allegations
Counter-complaint
Responsibility for the attack
CJP’s allegations
CJP identified individuals it alleged had orchestrated the assault and called for those visible in the footage to be prosecuted.
Counter-complaint
A cross FIR was filed, indicating a counter-complaint in the same incident; the available account does not detail its allegations.
Basis for the school inspection
CJP’s allegations
CJP said the inspection was prompted by the government school operating from a buffalo shed for several years.
Counter-complaint
The available account does not provide a response from school authorities or other parties about the school’s reported operating conditions.
- Incident
- Assault reported during a Jaipur school visit
- Legal action
- The SC/ST Act was invoked
- Complaint
- CJP filed a cross FIR
- Reported evidence
- Videos of the assault were said to be available with the media
- Reported injuries
- CJP volunteers’ injuries were documented
- School condition
- The government school was reportedly operating from a buffalo shed for several years