Viral Video Claims ‘Kanwariyas’ Vandalising SUV With ‘Police’ Written On It In Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad: A group of ‘kanwariyas’ allegedly vandalised a police vehicle in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad after the alleged vehicle touched one of the kanwariyas on the road. The incident reportedly took place on Monday near the Duhai Metro Station, which was recorded on camera and was later circulated on social media. In the video clip, a crowd was seen hitting a vehicle with a siren and 'Police' written on it. Not only did they vandalise the vehicle, but the crowd also overturned the vehicle on the road.  

Meanwhile, the Ghaziabad Police claimed that the car, with 'Police' written, was a private vehicle and belonged to the Power Corporation Vigilance. The police further added that during the preliminary inquiry, it was found that the driver, identified as Avnish Tyagi, was driving the vehicle in the reserved lane.

Incident Occurred Near Duhai Metro Station

As per the claims, the incident occurred near the Duhai metro station around 10 in the morning. The video clip showed a Mahindra Bolero being surrounded by people holding sticks and baseball bats and smashing the car. The vehicle's headlights and windshields were smashed and then pushed to its right side. No one was inside the car, visuals showed.

The police said the matter has been resolved and a probe is underway. The driver, Avnish, has been taken into custody and the car has been seized.

The Kanwar Yatra procession witnesses Kanwariyas collecting water from a river and carrying it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the Lord Shiva shrines. According to Hindu beliefs, Parshuram, a devotee of Shiva and Lord Vishnu's avatar participated in the initial procession.

This sacred month, typically falling between July and August, is a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.