Kannauj: Violent Clash Erupts Outside Police Station; Kotwal Among Injured in Stone-Pelting

A firecracker dispute in Kannauj escalated into a violent clash outside Vishungarh police station. Youths returning after filing a complaint were attacked, leading to injuries. When police arrested suspects, their supporters gheraoed the station, prompting a lathi-charge. The crowd then pelted stones, injuring Chhibramau Kotwal and others. Police have detained 11, seizing motorcycles, as tensions remain high.

Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh – A dispute over firecrackers in Vishungarh, Kannauj, escalated into a violent confrontation outside the local police station on Tuesday evening. The clash led to injuries among civilians and police personnel, including the Chhibramau Kotwal, and a tense standoff.

The incident began when Dilip Khatik alleges he was subjected to caste-based abuse and assault by a group, including Akhilesh Rajput, a representative of the local Pradhan, while purchasing firecrackers. While waiting outside Vishungarh police station to file a complaint, Khatik claims he was ambushed by approximately 200 individuals, who assaulted him and his cousins, Neelu and Veeru Khatik. Neelu Khatik sustained serious injuries and was referred to the district hospital.

Following the assault, police detained Akhilesh Rajput and 10 others. This angered Rajput’s supporters, who promptly gheraoed the police station. To disperse the crowd, police resorted to a lathi-charge. The situation then spiraled as the crowd retaliated by pelting stones at the police. Chhibramau Kotwal Vishnu Kant Tiwari sustained a chest injury from a stone, highlighting the intensity of the violence.

Senior police officials, including CO Suresh Kumar and ASP Ajay Kumar, swiftly arrived to control the situation. Police have seized 12 motorcycles and confirmed 11 individuals remain in custody. While Dilip Khatik alleges a targeted attack, Akhilesh Rajput claims his group was also verbally abused and attacked upon leaving the station. Authorities are investigating the matter and registering a case. The area remains under heightened surveillance.

Source: Jagran