A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was brutally assaulted by a group of Kanwariyas at the Mirzapur Railway Station, an incident that has ignited widespread outrage after a distressing video surfaced online. The victim, identified as Gautam, was on his way to Manipur, waiting to board the Brahmaputra Express when he fell prey to a violent mob of pilgrims. Eyewitness accounts reveal that despite his uniform signifying his position and the obvious danger he was in, both bystanders and local security personnel remained passive during the attack.
Reports indicate that the chaos erupted from a verbal dispute between Gautam and several Kanwariyas on the railway platform. What started as a disagreement quickly escalated into a full-blown assault. Footage captured by onlookers depicts the CRPF personnel being outnumbered, chased, and ultimately beaten to the ground, receiving numerous kicks and punches from the group. The troubling scene unfolded in the presence of many, yet there was no immediate intervention to assist the attacked jawan.
In the aftermath, a formal complaint was lodged at the Railway Protection Force (RPF) station in Mirzapur. Authorities have since filed three separate FIRs—numbered 411/25, 412/25, and 413/25—under the Indian Railways Act, specifically targeting provisions related to public safety and order. While some of the attackers have already been apprehended, efforts continue to track down other individuals involved in the incident.
Despite the vicious attack, reports state that Gautam managed to board his train and proceeded to his intended destination. Authorities have expressed concern over the incident, which highlights a troubling trend of public disorder observed during this year’s Kanwar Yatra, where incidents of disruptive behavior among certain groups of pilgrims have been increasingly noted. The brazen nature of this assault raises significant questions about public safety and the effectiveness of crowd control measures during religious gatherings.
This incident has sparked a dialogue regarding the safety of uniformed personnel in public spaces, particularly during large-scale events like the Kanwar Yatra, where tensions may rise. The CRPF’s experience and the overall public sentiment towards the actions of certain unruly groups have led to heightened scrutiny and demand for stricter enforcement of law and order in such scenarios.
