Love Meeting Sparks Communal Clash at Dehradun Railway Station, Stone-Pelting and Chaos Ensue
A violent clash between two groups occurred at Dehradun railway station in Uttarakhand, leading to stone-pelting and vandalism. The incident took place when a young woman from one community arrived at the station to meet a young man from another community. Upon learning about the meeting, several individuals attacked the young man, beating him severely. Soon after, members of the man's community arrived at the scene and began retaliating by throwing stones. This escalated into a full-blown clash between the two groups.
The chaos resulted in extensive damage, as both groups vandalized property around the railway station and damaged vehicles parked nearby. As the situation spiraled out of control, police were called to the scene. A large contingent of officers arrived and used force, including baton charges, to disperse the violent crowd.
For a while, the tension at the station remained high. The police eventually gained control of the situation, but the atmosphere around the station is still tense. A strong police presence has been maintained to prevent further incidents. Many individuals were injured in the stone-pelting, fighting, and police action.
What Led to the Clash at Dehradun Railway Station?
According to sources, the incident involved a young man from Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh who works in the Selaqui Industrial Area. On Thursday evening, he visited the Dehradun railway station to meet a young woman. The meeting between the two proceeded as planned, but soon after, members of the woman’s community learned about it and rushed to the station. They assaulted the young man on the spot.
In response, individuals from the young man’s community also gathered at the station, leading to violent retaliation in the form of stone-pelting. Both sides engaged in a fierce battle, causing widespread damage. Private vehicles and police vehicles stationed around the area were also targeted.
Police Response and Investigation
A large police force arrived at the railway station to control the situation. They managed to restore order after several hours, using baton charges to disperse the rioters. Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh, along with other senior officers, reached the site to take control of the situation.
The police have detained individuals from both sides for questioning. They have also collected CCTV footage from the station and seized stones used in the clash for forensic analysis. SSP Ajay Singh assured strict action against those found responsible for the violence.
