In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a video of a road brawl in the SIDCUL area has gone viral on social media. The video purportedly shows several youths being stripped to a semi-naked state, knocked down on a highway and beaten, while two women are seen tearing their clothes. Police have taken cognizance of the video and initiated action.
The incident reportedly took place on August 27 in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area. According to preliminary information, a dispute began between a young man and a young woman over an unspecified matter. The initial argument soon involved people from both sides and escalated into a physical confrontation on the road.
The viral video shows a youth being surrounded and assaulted on the road. Two women are also seen pulling and tearing his clothes. After his clothes were torn, he was knocked down on the road and beaten in a semi-naked state. The assault reportedly involved kicks and punches, as well as an attack with a belt.
According to police, a total of nine people, including two women and seven men, have been taken into custody in connection with the case. They are reportedly originally from different districts of Uttar Pradesh and currently work at various companies in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area.
Those taken into custody have reportedly been identified as Shivam, Gaurav Gupta, Gautam Kashyap, Shanu, Shiva Kashyap, Om Gupta, Suraj and two women. Police have taken action against the accused under Operation Prahar.
The exact reason behind the incident remains under investigation. Preliminary information indicates that the dispute began during a conversation between a young man and a young woman, after which several people from both sides became involved.
Police are investigating what triggered the dispute and determining the role of each person involved in the assault. The viral video, eyewitness accounts and other available evidence are being examined as part of the investigation.
The confrontation caused a situation of disorder on the highway for some time. Passersby recorded the incident on their mobile phones, and the video was later circulated widely on social media.
Police began action after the video surfaced. However, every detail visible in a viral video cannot by itself be treated as conclusive evidence of the entire incident. The actual circumstances will become clear after the police investigation and examination of the available evidence.
Information currently available indicates that nine people have been taken into custody. Police are examining the video, statements from witnesses and other evidence to establish who was directly involved in the assault and what role each person played.
The incident took place on a public highway, where a group assault could also pose a risk to passersby. Further legal proceedings are being carried out following the police action.
Haridwar’s SIDCUL area has a large number of industrial units and employs workers from different states. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dispute and the involvement of those taken into custody.
