Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Six Kanwariyas Allegedly Attack School Van in Lucknow
A group of six devotees, called Kanwariyas, were riding on motorcycles in Lucknow, India.
They were on a pilgrimage called the Kanwar Yatra.
One of their bikes hit the back of a school van that was dropping students.
The driver had braked, and the bike hit the van, causing a fight.
The Kanwariyas damaged the van’s rear window and side mirror and then left.
Police used cameras to find the bikes and will file a case.
No students in the van were hurt.
Six Kanwariyas on motorcycles allegedly attacked a school van in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday.
The incident occurred at Charak Crossing in the Chowk area while the van was dropping students.
One motorcycle struck the van’s rear after the driver braked, sparking a dispute that led to damage of the van’s rear windshield and side mirror.
Police identified the three motorcycles via surveillance footage and will register a case.
No minors inside the van were injured.
- Who
- Six Kanwariyas (devotees of the Kanwar Yatra)
- What
- Allegedly attacked a school van, damaging its rear windshield and side mirror
- When
- Monday (date not specified in the article)
- Where
- Charak Crossing in the Chowk area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Dispute after a motorcycle struck the van’s rear following the driver’s braking
- Location
- Charak Crossing, Chowk area, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Date
- Monday (exact date not specified)
- Number of Attackers
- Six
- Vehicle Type
- School van
- Police Action
- Case to be registered; motorcycles identified via surveillance footage