Raebareli, January 11: In a shocking incident, a young man was brutally thrashed by an angry crowd after he allegedly urinated on a poster of the Maha Kumbh in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place on Friday (January 10) evening at the main intersection of Bachhrawan town, and the entire incident was caught on camera, which later went viral on social media. It can be seen in the video that the crowd is brutally beating the man after blackening his face for urinating on the banner.

Details About The Incident

According to reports, a young man was seen urinating on a banner of the Maha Kumbh festival at the busy intersection. Local residents noticed the act and immediately caught the youth. They became enraged and started beating him up. The entire scene was recorded by someone present at the location, and the video quickly spread on social media.

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The police confirmed that they are investigating the viral video and are working to identify the young man involved in the incident. They are also searching for the individual who committed the act. They have initiated a search operation to nab the accused

Police Action

The police confirmed that the incident is being looked into. They said that an investigation is underway and the youth responsible for urinating on the banner is being searched for.

The Crowd’s Action

As per reports, the crowd that caught the young man was very aggressive, and they did not hesitate to beat him. However, it is unclear if the crowd had any specific reason for attacking him beyond the act of urination. The police have not taken action against the people involved in the incident yet.

Young Man’s Identity

At present, there is no official information about the young man’s identity or background. The police have not confirmed whether the man is a local resident or an outsider till now.

Similar Incidents in the Past

This incident follows a similar situation that occurred on December 30 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. In that case, a Muslim youth was beaten to death by a mob over accusations of cow slaughter. The situation in Raebareli has raised concerns about mob violence and public reactions in such sensitive cases.

Police Detained the Young Man

After the beating, the police arrived at the scene and detained the young man. He was taken into custody for questioning. In connection with the incident, his alleged accomplice was arrested previously for cow slaughter charges and sent to jail. However, no arrests have been made concerning the people who attacked the young man in Raebareli.

About The Maha Kumbh Festival

This incident occurred just days before the start of the Maha Kumbh, one of the most significant religious festivals in India. The Maha Kumbh will begin on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and it will continue until February 26, 2025. The festival draws millions of devotees from across the country.