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Kanwariyas Attacked with Sticks, Rods in Gwalior After Collision

Kanwariyas Attacked with Sticks, Rods in Gwalior After Collision
Kanwariyas Attacked With Sticks & Iron Rods After Minor Collision With Car In Gwalior; Protestors Block Road · freepressjournal.in

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.

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

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