State vs Prahlad Gunjal — Alleged intimidation of Rajiv Datta

3 Nov 2026Hearing

Police summon former MLA Prahlad Gunjal for questioning

The Rajasthan police have issued a formal notice to former MLA Prahlad Gunjal, directing him to appear at the Ranpur police station on November 10 in connection with the investigation into his alleged threats against OSD Rajiv Datta.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police have issued a notice for a person to come in for questioning.
Who:: Prahlad Gunjal is a former member of the legislative assembly, Rajiv Datta is an officer on special duty, and the Rajasthan police are the investigators.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Ranpur police station, Kota, Rajasthan.
Why:: The police are investigating allegations that Prahlad Gunjal threatened Rajiv Datta.
What it means:: Prahlad Gunjal must appear at the police station on November 10 to be questioned.

3 Nov 2026News

Police issue notice to Prahlad Gunjal for questioning

Ranpur police officers served a formal notice to Prahlad Gunjal at his residence, requiring him to appear at the police station within seven days for questioning in connection with the threat case.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police officers delivered a formal notice to a man asking him to attend a police station for questioning.
Who:: The police are investigators, Prahlad Gunjal is the person being questioned, and Rajiv Datta is the person who was allegedly intimidated.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Ranpur Police Station, Kota, Rajasthan.
Why:: The police want to question the man regarding a case involving alleged intimidation of Rajiv Datta.
What it means:: The man must visit the police station within seven days to answer questions about the reported incident.

27 Oct 2026News

Congress leader Prahlad Gunjal's threat: Let the government change, everyone will be held accountable; I will ruin Rajiv Datta's condition to such an extent that he will think about whether to commit suicide or kill someone.

Kota Congress leader Prahlad Gunjal controversy viral video threat to OSD Rajiv Datta latest updates. A case has been registered under serious sections against Congress leader and former MLA Prahlad Gunjal at the Ranpur police station in Kota. Constable (Intelligence Officer) Pushpendra Chaudhary filed this case based on a video.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A police case was filed against Prahlad Gunjal for allegedly threatening Rajiv Datta in a viral video.
Who:: Prahlad Gunjal is the accused, Rajiv Datta is the alleged victim, and Pushpendra Chaudhary is the intelligence officer.
When:: Reported on 27 Oct 2026.
Where:: Ranpur Police Station, Kota, Rajasthan.
Why:: The case was filed because of threats made by Gunjal in a video regarding holding people accountable.
What it means:: The police have officially recorded the accusations, which starts a formal investigation into the alleged threats.

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Police summon former MLA Prahlad Gunjal for questioning

Police issue notice to Prahlad Gunjal for questioning

Congress leader Prahlad Gunjal's threat: Let the government change, everyone will be held accountable; I will ruin Rajiv Datta's condition to such an extent that he will think about whether to commit suicide or kill someone.

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