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NDTV
21-07-2025
- NDTV
1 Kanwariya Killed, 2 Injured After Bike Hits Divider In UP's Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: One kanwariya was killed while two others were seriously injured after their motorcycle hit a road divider near the Bhojpur toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district, police said on Monday. According to Modinagar ACP Gyan Prakash Rai, the three men -- Akash Bisht, Anshul Awasthi and Rahul Chaubey, all in their mid 20s -- were returning to Bhangel in Noida after collecting holy water from Haridwar as part of the annual Kanwar Yatra. Around midnight on Sunday, their bike crashed into a divider after the rider, Akash, allegedly fell asleep while driving, the officer said. "All three sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Subharti Medical College in Meerut, where doctors declared Anshul Awasthi dead. The other two are currently undergoing treatment," the ACP added.
News18
21-07-2025
- News18
One kanwariya killed, two injured as bike hits divider near Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Jul 21 (PTI) One kanwariya was killed while two others were seriously injured after their motorcycle hit a road divider near the Bhojpur toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district, police said on Monday. According to Modinagar ACP Gyan Prakash Rai, the three men — Akash Bisht, Anshul Awasthi and Rahul Chaubey, all in their mid 20s — were returning to Bhangel in Noida after collecting holy water from Haridwar as part of the annual Kanwar Yatra. Around midnight on Sunday, their bike crashed into a divider after the rider, Akash, allegedly fell asleep while driving, the officer said. 'All three sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Subharti Medical College in Meerut, where doctors declared Anshul Awasthi dead. The other two are currently undergoing treatment," the ACP added. PTI COR KIS ARI Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Kanwar pilgrims vandalise vehicle that hit them in Gzb
Ghaziabad: A group of kanwar pilgrims vandalised a car on the crowded Delhi-Meerut Road (NH-34) in Modinagar on Sunday after it allegedly hit a pilgrim resting by the roadside. The driver fled the scene, prompting the angry pilgrims to vandalise the vehicle. A video clip, possibly recorded by passersby and shared online, showed a few men, all pilgrims returning with Ganga water from Haridwar, using sticks and rods to smash the car's windows, with one man seen climbing onto the vehicle and kicking its windshield. Stones were also hurled at the vehicle. The clip showed a few policemen looking on as the group damaged the car. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The injured pilgrim, Nitin Kumar from Delhi, had reportedly stopped near a sweet shop while on his way back to the capital with the Ganga water. He was sitting on a road divider when the car brushed against him and spilt the holy water he carried. Modinagar ACP Gyan Prakash Rai said the car driver fled, abandoning the vehicle, after the incident. This apparently enraged the pilgrims. The officer said the driver was later identified as Ujagar Singh, a resident of Chhapraula in Noida. "A team has been formed to trace and arrest him. We suspect the car may be linked to an online cab service," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo Police managed to pacify the crowd and assured action against the accused. In a separate confrontation, kanwar pilgrims allegedly assaulted a bus driver travelling from Meerut to Ghaziabad after a passenger tossed a plastic bottle out of the window, which reportedly struck one of them. A police team reached the spot and managed to rescue the driver. "We are asking travellers not to throw waste from moving vehicles, especially during the kanwar yatra," a senior officer said. The two incidents come just days after a similar clash on July 8, when another group of pilgrims vandalised a Swift and assaulted its driver on the same highway, following a minor collision. Authorities have now dedicated one carriageway of NH-34 — from Meerut to Delhi — exclusively for the movement of kanwar pilgrims, in an attempt to avoid further altercations during the peak of the annual pilgrimage. The Delhi to Meerut arm of the speedway would be used for regular traffic for the period.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Car vandalised after it brushes Kanwariya, driver assaulted in Ghaziabad: Police
Ghaziabad: A group of Kanwar Yatra pilgrims allegedly vandalized a car and assaulted its 30-year-old driver in Ghaziabad's Modinagar on Tuesday, claiming the vehicle had hit their Kanwar (the sacred structure they carry) while returning from Haridwar. Police said the driver, Rajiv Sharma, was rescued from the mob, but his Swift car was badly damaged by the Kanwariyas (Representative photo) Police said the driver, Rajiv Sharma, was rescued from the mob, but his Swift car was badly damaged by the Kanwariyas. 'The incident happened late Tuesday night when Kanwariyas were returning from Haridwar and were headed to Haryana. It was alleged that the Swift car brushed aside one of the Kanwariyas, and this infuriated the group. They vandalized the car and also beat up the driver,' assistant commissioner of police (ACP) of the Modinagar circle, Gyan Prakash Rai, said. Sharma, a resident of Muradnagar, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and has been booked under Section 170 (arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Also Read: Ghaziabad: Kanwar Yatra diversions to come into effect from July 11 'Police immediately intervened. The driver was found under the influence of alcohol and was also verified in a medical examination. The driver is stable. So, the driver was booked, and Kanwariyas were allowed to proceed to their hometown,' ACP Rai said. The Kanwar Yatra, which begins with the start of the Hindu calendar month of Shravana, sees thousands of devotees—Kanwariyas—travel to holy places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Gaumukh to collect Ganga Jal, which they carry back—often on foot—to their hometowns. Also read: Kanwar Yatra 2025: Delhi-NCR DJs on track to play a notch higher this saawan, rake in moolah this monsoon season! In Ghaziabad, the Kanwar route spans 25km from Muradnagar to Tila Morh and 42.5 km from the Kadrabad border to the Delhi-Ghaziabad border. Traffic diversions for the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage will be enforced from July 11, with heavy vehicles barred on designated Kanwar routes until July 24. Light vehicles will also face restrictions from July 17 onwards, with curbs applying to the Delhi-Meerut Road and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway as well. 'The diversion for light vehicles on the Delhi Meerut Road is not in effect and will be effected from July 11. Police deployment is in place to ensure that Kanwar Yatra goes on peacefully,' the ACP said.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Beaten up at police station in Ghaziabad, says man; cops claim drunk driving
Ghaziabad: A man has alleged he was assaulted at a police station on June 28 while picking up a friend arriving from Delhi. Police countered that the man was riding a bike without a number plate, failed to show documents, and misbehaved with officers. A subsequent medical examination confirmed that the man had consumed liquor, police said. In a video shared on social media, Hariom, a resident of Bulandshahr, claimed that he was stopped by police officers shortly after picking up a friend, who was coming from Delhi with cancer medication. He alleged that despite showing the necessary documents, the cops misbehaved with him and his friend. ACP (Modinagar) Gyan Prakash Rai said a complaint was received via social media from Hariom. Upon investigation, it was found that on June 28, a campaign was underway against public drinking and drunk driving. When the police enquired about the documents, the person failed to provide them and began misbehaving. Police added that their bike had a modified horn. Therefore, the vehicle was seized under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and they were booked under Section 34 of the Police Act, later released as per procedure. tnn You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida
