Disturbance in Hapur: Houses and shops were vandalized for 20 minutes, stones were pelted from rooftops, lathicharge took place; Story of chaos – Hapur Violence Unrest During Religious Procession In Hapur Heavy Stone-pelting Ensues See Photos

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After the conclusion of the Maharana Pratap Jayanti procession in Satha Chaurasi area of ​​Hapur, the situation worsened in the presence of police in village Dehra. Despite deployment of drones and forces, there was heavy stone pelting for about 20 minutes. The miscreants climbed onto the roofs of houses and entered shops and vandalized them. The villagers have also accused the women of indecency and assault.

Police have seized more than 30 bikes from the spot. Seven people including an inspector have been injured in the incident. Police are identifying the miscreants on the basis of video and interrogation. According to tradition, three main processions take place in the Saatha Chaurasi area.




Hapur Violence Unrest during religious procession in Hapur heavy stone-pelting ensues See photos

Shop vandalized due to ruckus during procession – Photo: Samvad News Agency


It concludes by offering a turban to the statue of Maharana Pratap in village Dehra. After the closing ceremony on Saturday, the controversy over taking Gutka reached its peak. The crowd became uncontrollable and stone pelting started from both sides.


Hapur Violence Unrest during religious procession in Hapur heavy stone-pelting ensues See photos

During the procession, youths climbed on the roofs of houses and vandalized them – Photo: Video Grab


The hands and feet of the policemen present were swollen. An inspector was injured after being hit by a stone. Some youths climbed onto the roofs of the villagers. When a young man fell from the roof, the mob beat him badly. He is seriously injured. In the viral video, the young man is seen saving himself. Some houses were also entered and vandalized.


Hapur Violence Unrest during religious procession in Hapur heavy stone-pelting ensues See photos

Demolition of houses – Photo: Video Grab


Officers stayed till late night

Heavy police force was deployed in the area after the incident. Apart from ADG Bhanu Bhaskar, DIG Kalanidhi Naithani also reached the spot. All the officers remained at Dhaulana police station till late night. The police is trying to identify the accused on the basis of the seized video and interrogation.


Hapur Violence Unrest during religious procession in Hapur heavy stone-pelting ensues See photos

Demolition of houses – Photo: Video Grab


The miscreants were chased away with baton charge.

As the uproar increased, the villagers of village Dehra also started gathering. The police chased away the miscreants by using batons. Surprisingly, even though the police drone was monitoring the incident, a ruckus broke out. Many youths ran away leaving their bikes.