Stone-pelting on Bajrang Dal's procession in Haridwar; heavy police force deployed

Key Highlights

• The procession started from three different locations in Haridwar and the stone-pelting incident took place as soon as it reached Ram Chowk in Jwalapur, they said.
• Meanwhile, some workers even arrived at the scene with a bulldozer.
• Upon receiving information about the incident, teams of police and administration arrived with heavy force and began trying to control the situation.
• Bajrang Dal state president Anuj Walia alleged that some people pelted stones when the procession reached Ram Chowk.
• He said, "Law and order have completely deteriorated in Haridwar, and the attacks on religious processions demonstrate the failure of the administration." Haridwar City Superintendent of Police Abhay Pratap Singh said that information has been received about anti-social elements allegedly pelting stones at the procession.