Kanwariyas Clash: Vandalism and Chaos on Delhi-Haridwar Highway

Four Kanwariyas were arrested in separate incidents in Haridwar, Uttarakhand for causing disturbances. They blocked the Delhi-Haridwar Highway, engaged in vandalism and threw stones at police and vehicles. Cases have been registered against the perpetrators, and investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 15-07-2025 00:54 IST | Created: 15-07-2025 00:54 IST
Kanwariyas Clash: Vandalism and Chaos on Delhi-Haridwar Highway
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In a series of unsettling incidents, police in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, detained four Kanwariyas accused of creating chaos and vandalizing property. These disruptions occurred along the busy Delhi-Haridwar National Highway.

On Monday, a group of Kanwariyas erected barricades near the Rohalki flyover, disrupting traffic flow. When officers attempted to mediate, they were met with verbal abuse and stones hurled by some individuals.

In another incident, two were arrested for vandalizing a shop over a minor dispute. Authorities have filed charges in both cases and continue their investigations into the involved parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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