11 arrested for thrashing kanwariyas in UP over playing music on speakers

August 02, 2022 19:29

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Eleven people have been arrested for allegedly thrashing some kanwariyas over playing music on speakers in Wazirganj area here, the police said on Tuesday.

The incident took place in Dungopur village Monday evening when the kanwariyas were returning from Bareilly, they said.

According to the police, the accused objected to the kanwariyas playing music on speakers, and beat them up.

Superintendent of police OP Singh said 11 people, including village head Rihan and former village head Babu Khan, have been arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. -- PTI

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