3 weeks ago
Kanwariyas Attacked with Sticks, Rods in Gwalior After Collision
A group of young people were riding motorcycles from Gwalior to fetch holy water called 'Kanwar' from Haridwar.
On their way, their motorcycle bumped into a car.
After the small crash, the two groups started arguing.
The argument became heated.
Some people in the car attacked the two young men with sticks and iron rods.
The victims, Vivek Yadav and Shubham Yadav, were badly hurt and taken to the hospital.
The attackers ran away from the scene.
Friends of the victims and members of Hindu organisations blocked a road to protest against the police.
Traffic was stopped for about two to three hours.
Police registered a case against 20 accused and are still searching for them.
Two Kanwariyas were beaten with sticks and iron rods after their motorcycle collided with a car in Gwalior's Ghasmandi area on Thursday night.
Victims Vivek Yadav and Shubham Yadav sustained critical injuries and were rushed to hospital.
Police identified Arshad Khan, Golu and Aqueel Khan as the main accused, who fled the scene after the attack.
Kanwariyas' companions and members of Hindu organisations blocked a road outside the Bahodapur police station for 2 to 3 hours in protest.
Police registered a case against 20 accused, including charges of attempted murder, verbal abuse, and criminal intimidation.
- Who
- Victims Vivek Yadav and Shubham Yadav; accused Arshad Khan, Golu and Aqueel Khan
- What
- Two Kanwariyas were attacked with sticks and iron rods after a minor collision between their motorcycle and a car
- Where
- Ghasmandi area, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- When
- Thursday night
- Why
- An argument that followed the minor collision escalated into a violent attack
Key facts
- Location
- Ghasmandi area, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident Type
- Assault with sticks and iron rods
- Victims
- Vivek Yadav and Shubham Yadav
- Main Accused
- Arshad Khan, Golu and Aqueel Khan
- Total Accused
- 20
- Charges
- Attempted murder, verbal abuse, criminal intimidation
- Protest
- Road blocked for 2-3 hours outside Bahodapur police station
- Status
- Accused absconding; investigation ongoing








