Jaipur, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Fugitive politician Naresh Meena, who is wanted in connection with an alleged vandalism and assault incident in Rajasthan’s Baran district, made a surprise appearance in Barodiya village on Wednesday to seek votes for a candidate contesting on the ‘elephant’ election symbol.
Despite an intensive police search and a symbolic reward of 25 paise for information leading to his whereabouts, Meena managed to reach the village, interact with residents and appeal to them to vote for the candidate. He reportedly left shortly afterwards.
His appearance came as police teams from more than half a dozen police stations continued raids at various locations across the district to trace him. More than a dozen places have reportedly been searched, including a farmhouse in Gundai village, but the operation has so far yielded no breakthrough.
Baran Police had announced the symbolic 25-paise reward, popularly known as a ‘chavanni’, for information about Meena’s whereabouts.
Meena is wanted in connection with a case registered following an alleged incident of vandalism and assault at the Forest Department office in Nahargarh on November 1. Police have been conducting searches for him for the past week.
His latest appearance has drawn attention to the continuing police operation, particularly as he has reportedly remained active in election campaigning despite being absconding. Reports have also indicated that he previously addressed an election rally through a mobile phone.
Meena’s brief visit to Barodiya, where villagers reportedly gathered to see him, has raised questions about the police’s inability to trace him despite multiple raids and search operations.
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