DEHRADUN: Three local youths were injured on Friday night after an argument over overtaking a vehicle escalated into a fight between local residents and a group of tourists from Rajasthan in the Pauri Chungi area of Srinagar in Uttarakhand. This incident comes days after a scuffle between locals and Sikh pilgrims from Punjab in the Karnprayag area of
Uttarakhand became an emotive issue between the two states, leading to the arrests of pilgrims.
According to eyewitnesses, the dispute on Friday appeared to be a minor case of road-rage, but soon it spiralled into a bigger fight as both groups used violence. The police said the tourists travelling in a car allegedly called assistance after the initial heated exchange.
Soon after, the local youths were reportedly attacked with sticks and stones. Senior Sub-Inspector Pankaj Tiwari said the matter was being examined on the basis of a complaint filed by a local youth. “We have received a written complaint from one of the injured local youths. The matter is under investigation and action will be taken as per law after the facts are verified,” he said.
A spokesperson for Srinagar police station in the Pauri Garhwal district said police teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and brought the situation under control. “Ten tourists from Rajasthan have been detained for questioning. The injured were sent for medical examination late at night.
Statements of both sides are being recorded and further legal action will follow based on the investigation,” the spokesperson said. The incident triggered tension in the area for some time, with local residents gathering after news of the assault spread. However, the police managed to prevent any escalation.
Officials said the situation is under control, though police personnel remained present in the area as a precautionary measure. The sequence of events and the role of each individual are being verified.
Minor argument escalates into big fight
The dispute on Friday appeared to be a minor case of road-rage, but soon it spiralled into a bigger fight as both groups used violence. The tourists travelling in a car allegedly called assistance after the initial heated exchange. Soon after, the youths were reportedly attacked.
