A fierce fight broke out among women over applying tilak (a ceremonial mark) at Har Ki Pauri, the sacred ghat in Haridwar. Hair was pulled, punches were thrown, and chaos ensued. The viral video has left people stunned.
Haridwar: A shocking incident has emerged from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where a dispute among women over applying tilak at the sacred Har Ki Pauri escalated into a full-blown fight. What began as a minor argument quickly turned into an altercation, transforming the place of worship into a scene of pandemonium for some time. A video of the entire incident has now gone viral on social media, eliciting various reactions from people.
Commotion in the Rush to Apply Tilak
In the early morning, a large crowd of devotees had gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar. During this time, as women lined up to apply tilak, pushing and shoving began in the rush to move forward. Gradually, the situation escalated, leading to a physical altercation among them.
Even when people tried to intervene and stop the women, no one was willing to back down. Devotees were astonished to witness such a scene at a pilgrimage site. Onlookers stated that it was the first time they had seen such a brawl at a holy place like Har Ki Pauri.
Video Goes Viral on Social Media
The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media within a few hours. The video clearly shows several women pulling each other's hair, pushing, and verbally abusing one another. People nearby, witnessing the scene, began recording it on their mobile cameras.
Following the emergence of the video, users expressed b outrage. People commented that such behavior is unacceptable at a place where devotees chant the name of God with faith. Some also demanded that the administration take strict action in such cases.
Police Investigate the Incident
After the incident came to light, Haridwar police have initiated an investigation into the video. Police officials stated that it is currently unclear what caused the dispute, but the women involved will be questioned after the investigation.
Local administration has announced plans to deploy additional security personnel for crowd control at pilgrimage sites. Officials have appealed to devotees to maintain peace and restraint at religious places to prevent such incidents from recurring.
Women Apologize and Appeal to People
Following the video's virality, it is reported that three women involved in the altercation have admitted their mistake. They stated that the dispute inadvertently escalated amidst the crowd and heat at that time. They apologized to the devotees and promised not to repeat such an error in the future.
Local residents welcomed this gesture, stating that while apologizing is good, future incidents should not tarnish the dignity of the holy place. They emphasized that a place of worship should always remain a symbol of peace, restraint, and mutual respect, which is true devotion.
