US EditionViral Video: Kanwariyas Beat CRPF Jawan in UP over ‘Purchase of Train Tickets’, 7 Arrested
MIRZAPUR RAILWAY STATION, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 19 – Seven Kanwariyas were arrested after assaulting a CRPF jawan over a ticket dispute during the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, raising security concerns at Mirzapur railway station.
- On July 20, 2025, seven Kanwariyas attacked a CRPF soldier at a railway station in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over train ticket purchases.
- The attack reportedly began when both the jawan and the Kanwariyas sought tickets for the Brahmaputra Express, heightening tensions.
- Video clips captured the group of Kanwariyas subduing the soldier on the ground and assaulting him as onlookers remained passive, leading to widespread condemnation on social media.
- Authorities registered a case against the seven assailants, including four minors, under sections for voluntarily causing hurt and provoking breach of peace, and released them on bail.
- Authorities are continuing their inquiries amid worries about managing large gatherings during the annual devotional journey in northern India that involves thousands of participants.
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Kanwariyas assault CRFP jawan in Uttar Pradesh, three arrested
The Government Railway Police registered a case against the kanwariyas under sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the BNS and the Railway Act
CRPF jawan punched, kicked by Kanwar Yatra pilgrims, 7 held
The Uttar Pradesh police arrested seven Kanwar Yatra pilgrims for allegedly punching a CRPF jawan at the Mirzapur railway station. The dispute between the Indian soldier and pilgrims occurred over purchase of train tickets, India Today reported. The former was on his way to board the Brahmaputra Mail. A video of the assault has gone viral on social media platforms, showing the Kanwar yatra pilgrims repeatedly dragging, punching and kicking the C…
Viral Video: Kanwariyas beat CRPF jawan in UP over ‘purchase of train tickets’, 7 arrested
The video footage of the incident showed a group of Kanwariyas pinning the soldier to the ground, lashing him with punches and kicks infront of a huge crowd at the Mirzapur railway station
CRPF jawan allegedly thrashed by Kanwariyas at Mirzapur railway station in UP, video goes viral
A CRPF jawan was brutally thrashed allegedly by a group of Kanwariyas at the Mirzapur railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday with a video clip of the incident now going viral on social media. According to police, the altercation began over a dispute related to the purchase of train tickets. Videos filmed by bystanders show the group of Kanwariyas, dressed in saffron attire, attacking the CRPF jawan as he was preparing to board the Brahmap…
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