A disturbing video from Haridwar has gone viral, showing a group of Kanwariyas attacking a Muslim family travelling in their car. The incident happened during the Kanwar Yatra in the Manglaur area and has left many questioning the actions of the pilgrims, who were supposed to be on a spiritual journey.
The video surfaced on social media and quickly caught people’s attention. In the clip, several Kanwariyas can be seen surrounding the family’s car and behaving violently. What was meant to be a peaceful religious event turned ugly in seconds. Shockingly, even women and children from the family were seen running in fear to save themselves from the mob.
Haridwar Viral Video: Kanwariyas Attack Muslim Family’s Car
The viral clip (shared by the user @iamnarendranath) raised tough questions about what real devotion should look like. The caption alongside the video read, “How Kanwar pilgrims thrashed a Muslim family in Haridwar over a minor dispute. What difference is seen between this insolence or those who indulge in vandalism in the name of language? Which religion or language allows such behaviour?”
In the video, the family appears terrified as a group of Kanwariyas shouts and attacks their vehicle. The reason is said to be a minor road dispute where the family’s car allegedly brushed past them. Instead of letting it go, the situation quickly spiralled into chaos.
हरिद्वार में मामूली से विवाद पर कांवड़ यात्रियों ने कैसे मुस्लिम परिवार को पीटा । देखें ।
इस उद्दंडता या भाषा के नाम पर तोड़फोड़ करने वालों में क्या अंतर दिख रहा है?
कौन धर्म या भाषा ऐसे व्यवहार की अनुमति देता है?
https://t.co/9yzJ8y79Mo— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) July 6, 2025
Many social media users criticised the violent behaviour, saying that such actions destroy the true meaning of “Shiv Bhakti.” Some even called out the privilege Kanwariyas enjoy during the yatra, where normal traffic rules seem forgotten in their path.
Haridwar Police Responds To Viral Incident
After massive outrage online, the Haridwar Police finally responded. In a post, the police explained what happened. They said, “During the Kanwar Yatra in Manglaur area, when a car was spotted, the Kanwariyas got angry and tried to damage the vehicle. On the complaint of damaging the car and assault in the incident, a case has been registered against the Kotwal Manglaur under the relevant sections and legal action is being taken.”
हरिद्वार में मामूली से विवाद पर कांवड़ यात्रियों ने कैसे मुस्लिम परिवार को पीटा । देखें ।
इस उद्दंडता या भाषा के नाम पर तोड़फोड़ करने वालों में क्या अंतर दिख रहा है?
कौन धर्म या भाषा ऐसे व्यवहार की अनुमति देता है?
https://t.co/9yzJ8y79Mo— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) July 6, 2025
Every year, during the Kanwar Yatra, roads are cleared and traffic rules relaxed for the convenience of pilgrims. But this incident has left many wondering where to draw the line between religious devotion and public safety.
Disclaimer: This article is based on videos and information available on social media.
