Kanwariyas assault CRFP jawan after argument in UP, three arrested

The CRPF jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train

Kanwar Yatra, Kanwariya, Kanwariyas, Kanwar
The GRP jawans deployed on the spot tried to control the situation. (Representative Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 20 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

Three kanwariyas were arrested for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over purchasing tickets at the Mirzapur railway station here, an official said on Sunday.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets.

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Government Railway Police (GRP) Inspector Raghavendra said the GRP jawans deployed on the spot tried to control the situation. More force was sent from the police station and the CRPF jawan was rescued.

The GRP registered a case against the kanwariyas under sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the BNS and the Railway Act.

Later, the kanwariyas were released on bail, the GRP said.

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Topics :CRPF jawanCRPF KanwariasUttar PradeshArrestedUttar Pradesh government

First Published: Jul 20 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

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