Clash during Kedarnath Yatra: Parking staffers assault pilgrims with sticks at Sitapur; 5 arrested after video goes viral | Dehradun News
DEHRADUN: A video of an assault has surfaced from the Kedarnath Yatra route, where a group of pilgrims were beaten with sticks by parking staff at the Sitapur parking area.The matter gained widespread attention on Thursday after a video showing the assault began circulating rapidly on social media.In the footage, several individuals were seen hitting pilgrims with sticks, prompting public outrage.Acting swiftly after the video surfaced, the Sonprayag police initiated an investigation and confirmed that the incident had taken place at the Sitapur parking area. A police team was immediately dispatched to the location.According to reports, the altercation broke out around 11 am following a dispute between some pilgrims and parking staff, which escalated into a physical confrontation. Police officials confirmed that all five individuals seen in the video were employees of the parking facility.Authorities detained the parking contractor and those involved for questioning. Following preliminary investigation, five accused were arrested in connection with the assault.
