Uttarakhand Viral Video: Devotees Fight it Out With Sticks on Kedarnath Pilgrimage Route, Minor Parking Dispute Turns Violent

A video from Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath pilgrimage route has gone viral, showing a shocking brawl between devotees at a car parking area. What started as a minor parking disagreement quickly escalated into a violent confrontation, with both sides wielding sticks and wooden rods.

Devotees Fight it Out With Sticks on Kedarnath Pilgrimage Route, Minor Parking Dispute Turns Violent

The incident took place on the pedestrian route leading to Kedarnath, a sacred path traversed by thousands of pilgrims every day during the Char Dham Yatra season. In the video, multiple men are seen shouting and attacking one another in broad daylight, as fellow devotees and bystanders attempt to intervene.

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केदारनाथ पैदल यात्रा मार्ग पर पड़ने वाली कार पार्किंग में श्रद्धालु भिड़े। पार्किंग को लेकर विवाद हुआ। जिसके बाद एक-दूसरे पर लाठी-डंडे बरसाए। pic.twitter.com/zl7nksAmjc

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According to local sources, the argument reportedly began over a vehicle's parking position. With tempers flaring, the altercation turned physical within minutes. No serious injuries have been reported yet, though a few individuals were seen limping away after the clash.

Authorities have yet to confirm whether any FIR has been registered or arrests made. The video has raised serious concerns over crowd management and security arrangements along the holy route, especially during the peak yatra season.

The administration has appealed for calm and reminded pilgrims to uphold the sanctity

The administration has appealed for calm and reminded pilgrims to uphold the sanctity of the yatra. Officials are also reportedly reviewing security camera footage to identify those involved in the violence.

The Kedarnath Yatra, considered one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages, has witnessed record footfall in recent years. However, incidents like this highlight the urgent need for stricter regulation, efficient traffic coordination, and better dispute resolution mechanisms along the route.