Video: Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat over tickets
The Railway Protection Force reached the spot on getting information about the incident and filed a case against the Kanwariyas. Following an investigation, seven Kanwariyas were arrested, RPF in-charge inspector Chaman Singh Tomar said."Seven Kanwariyas have been arrested in the case of beating up a CRPF jawan," the official said.Kanwariyas are participating in the Kanwar Yatra, an annual pilgrimage journey of Lord Shiva's devotees. This involves them walking barefoot, carrying the holy water from Ganga in pitchers (Kanwars) to temples.The Kanwar Yatra began on July 11 and will end on July 23, coinciding with the Hindu month of Shravan (Sawan).- Ends(with inputs from Suresh Kumar Singh)Tune InMust Watch
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