Kanpur witnessed a violent clash between two groups late Friday night at Nandlal Chauraha in the Govind Nagar police station area, where inebriated youths engaged in stone-pelting, shattering window panes of several cars and triggering panic among passersby. The incident occurred around midnight, with the stone-pelting lasting for approximately 15 minutes.
Chaos and Fear on the Streets
During the stone-pelting, passersby found themselves caught in the crossfire. Many managed to escape by driving their vehicles on the wrong side of the road to avoid the flying stones. Motorcyclists and shopkeepers sought refuge in nearby lanes and shops to protect themselves. The intense stone-pelting from both sides left many stranded in the middle of the road, causing widespread chaos in the area. Residents remained confined to their homes, terrified by the atmosphere of violence.
Police Response and Investigation
Despite the rampage, police did not arrive at the scene during the incident. However, local residents filmed the stone-pelting from rooftops, and the video went viral on social media. People also recorded and posted videos online, drawing attention to the incident. After the video emerged, police began searching for the accused. DCP (South) Deependra Nath Chaudhary stated that the rioters are being identified based on the video footage. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Babupurwa, Dilip Kumar Singh, confirmed that a video of the stone-pelting has gone viral on social media, showing both sides throwing stones at each other, which also caused damage to vehicles passing through the area.
Legal Action Initiated
A case was registered at Govind Nagar police station, and police formed four teams to arrest the accused. The assistant police commissioner assured that all accused will be apprehended soon and legal action will be taken against them.
This incident highlights the need for increased police vigilance in the area to prevent such occurrences and ensure the safety of citizens.
