Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Karni Sena Leadership Clash Leaves Two Dead in Ujjain
Two groups connected to Karni Sena argued at a dhaba in Ujjain.
The argument was reportedly about who should hold an official position.
The disagreement became a violent clash early Thursday.
Police said some attackers carried knives and swords.
Rahul Darbar, a Karni Sena district vice-president, died.
Dhaba owner Jitendra Pawar also died.
Several other people were injured.
Police filed a case for murder and rioting.
The case names five people and also includes several unidentified suspects.
Two people were killed after rival Karni Sena factions clashed at a dhaba in Ujjain’s Kanipura area.
The deceased were district vice-president Rahul Darbar, also known as Vijay Pratap, and dhaba owner Jitendra Pawar.
Police said the clash followed an argument over an official Karni Sena position.
The attackers allegedly arrived with knives and swords after the dispute escalated.
An FIR for murder and rioting names five accused, including Shakti Singh and Sonu Banjara, along with 15 to 20 unidentified people.
- Who
- Karni Sena district vice-president Rahul Darbar alias Vijay Pratap and dhaba owner Jitendra Pawar were killed; rival Karni Sena factions were involved.
- What
- A clash over Karni Sena leadership left two people dead and several others injured.
- When
- The clash occurred in the early hours of Thursday.
- Where
- At a dhaba in the Kanipura area of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Police said an argument over an official Karni Sena position escalated into violence.
- Deaths
- Rahul Darbar alias Vijay Pratap, 42, and Jitendra Pawar, 35
- Location
- Kanipura area, Ujjain
- Dispute
- An argument over an official Karni Sena position
- Weapons alleged
- Knives and swords
- Case registered
- Murder and rioting
- Named accused
- Five people, including Shakti Singh and Sonu Banjara
- Other suspects
- 15 to 20 unidentified persons