Haridwar Viral Video: Kanwariyas Allegedly Assault Woman Scooty Rider Mercilessly, Internet Reacts

A viral video of Haridwar has come to light, showing how a gang of Kanwariyas beat up a woman in Haridwar on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway between Rishikul Chowk. The incident occurred on July 14, during the 2025 Kanwar Yatra, one of the largest annual religious pilgrimages in North India. The reports claim that the woman, a passenger on a scooter, collided with a group of Kanwariyas by mistake. The accident itself was minor, yet it caused a violent, aggressive response from the group. As reported by NDTV, in an incident that reflects both the chaos and complexity of India's vibrant streets, a gang of Kanwariyas beat up a woman in Haridwar on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway near Rishikul Chowk.

हरिद्वार में कांवड़ियों का हंगामा, मामूली टक्कर पर स्कूटी सवार महिला की कर दी बेरहमी से पिटाई#haridwar | #kanwaryatra pic.twitter.com/YA0ZpfdvhF

— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) July 16, 2025

What the Haridwar Viral Video Shows

This video has gone viral now, and in the video, a female Kanwariya has been caught running to the scooter driver, grabbing her hair, and throwing her down to the road. In a few seconds, other Kanwariyas surround the woman, including the men, and beat up the woman with slippers, fists, and kicks. An onlooker is even encountered trying to relieve the situation, yet his attempts are least respected since the gang goes ahead and proceeds with the sordid act. 

Police Response and Investigation

The local police arrived at the scene and took control of the situation after being informed about the attack. No official complaint has been made so far, but some police officers have taken suo motu cognizance of the viral video and initiated investigations based on the available footage. 

Law and Order Concerns During Kanwar Yatra

The incident has cast grave doubts on law enforcement and crowd control in the Kanwar Yatra, which takes place on the highways where lakhs of devotees walk or travel.