Uttar Pradesh: Police have taken cognizance of videos showing violence in Muzaffarnagar city being perpetrated allegedly by Kanwariyas. Even as the videos are being widely circulated on social media platforms, the police took to their official X handle and said, "In connection with the matter, a case has been registered under relevant sections at Chhapar police station. Further legal action is being taken by the police." 

The video shows a group of Kanwariyas vandalising a car and manhandling police personnel on the Delhi-Dehradun national highway in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Sunday night and has sparked widespread outrage.

The fight started after a group of Kanwariyas alleged that their Kanwar (a decorative religious pole) was damaged by a car on the highway. They accused the car driver of vandalising their Kanwar and attacked him, pulling him out of the car and beating him mercilessly. The driver ran into a nearby hotel, but the Kanwariyas followed him and continued to assault him.

The police arrived at the scene, but the Kanwariyas resisted arrest and even attacked the police personnel. They broke chairs and threw them at the officers. A video of them vandalising the car even surfaced online. The police rescued the driver and took him to the police station.

Circle Officer Sardar Raju Kumar arrived at the scene and calmed the Kanwariyas, explaining the situation to them. The damaged car was seized by the police and an investigation is underway. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras, which are now in police custody. They are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the cause of the violence and also to identify the perpetrators and take appropriate action.

Muzaffarnagar police have taken account of the violence and have begun investigating the matter. They have reshared the video on social media and have asked witnesses to come forward. The police are taking appropriate action against the Kanwariyas involved in the violence.