Feb 9 • 04:22 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Stone-pelting, blockade, and police charging... Why did Murshaan in Hathras boil over at midnight?

Violence erupted in Hathras after a child's death in a traffic accident, leading to stone-pelting and police intervention to restore order.

Last night, significant unrest occurred in Murshaan, Hathras, following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy, Yash, who was crushed by a speeding car. In response to this incident, angered locals blocked roads and attacked the police station, prompting the police to resort to a baton charge to control the situation. Overnight, police efforts were made to normalize the circumstances, with three individuals arrested for their involvement in the violence.

The incident that sparked the unrest involved the death of Yash, who was run over by an Ertiga car on February 8. Following this tragic event, a group of locals, furious over the incident, began to engage in protests by blocking the highway outside the Murshaan police station. The tension escalated as some protesters moved to the opposite side of the highway, where they began throwing stones at the police station, prompting a large police presence and a tactical response to disperse the crowds.

As the situation unfolded, reports indicated chaos in the area for several hours, with police and local authorities working to identify those involved in the violence. The police have emphasized their commitment to restoring peace in the locality while also addressing the community's grievances regarding road safety and accountability for the child's tragic death.

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