Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Jaipur: Activists Detained, Protest Against Forest Destruction
Environmental activists in Jaipur wanted to protest the cutting down of trees in the 'Dol Ka Badh' forest.
They planned a gathering but were stopped by the police, who didn't allow them to enter the area.
Some protesters were detained.
Despite this, about 200 people managed to hold a small assembly.
The activists are upset because they believe the police action was unfair and undemocratic.
They are planning to continue their protest with an indefinite sit-in starting tomorrow.
Environmental activists were denied permission to protest the cutting of trees at 'Dol Ka Badh' forest in Jaipur.
Police detained several activists and prevented them from entering the protest site.
Around 200 protesters managed to gather and hold a brief assembly despite police presence.
Activists announced an indefinite sit-in to begin on June 23 in response to the police action.
Organizers condemned the actions as undemocratic, calling it an attack on democracy.
- Who
- Environmental activists and the police.
- What
- Environmental activists protested against tree cutting and were subsequently detained.
- When
- June 23 was the planned start of an indefinite sit-in.
- Where
- Jaipur, specifically at the 'Dol Ka Badh' forest.
- Why
- To protest the cutting of trees by RIICO and the state government.
Environmental Activists' Perspective
Government Perspective
Freedom of Assembly
Environmental Activists' Perspective
The police action was undemocratic and a suppression of their right to protest.
Government Perspective
The police were enforcing laws and maintaining order.
Dol Ka Badh Forest
Environmental Activists' Perspective
The tree cutting is harmful to the environment and should be stopped.
Government Perspective
The tree cutting may be for development or economic purposes.
- Location
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Protest Target
- Cutting of trees at 'Dol Ka Badh' forest
- Organizer
- PUCL
- Police Action
- Detainment of activists
- Planned Action
- Indefinite sit-in starting June 23
- Key figures arrested
- Ashutosh Ranka, Vijendra Shekhawat, Deepak Baliyan, Rekha Sharma, Kavita Srivastava