In Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, a disturbing incident has emerged involving the assault of the son of a petrol pump owner by a group of Kanwariyas. The altercation reportedly took place when the Kanwariyas stopped at the petrol pump to light incense sticks (dhupbatti) for their religious pilgrimage. Concerned about the flammability of the petrol pump's surroundings, the owner’s son asked them to refrain from igniting the incense. This request led to a verbal confrontation, which quickly escalated into a physical attack.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that the conflict intensified, resulting in a group of Kanwariyas attacking the petrol pump owner's son. Videos of the assault have circulated widely on social media, bringing attention to the incident. Some of the individuals involved in the assault can be heard making derogatory remarks, with some referring to the victim as 'Muslim' in a provocative manner, suggesting that religious identity played a role in the altercation and possibly in the aggression exhibited by the mob.

This incident raises significant concerns regarding communal tensions and the safety of individuals from minority communities, particularly in light of how quickly the situation escalated. The viral nature of the video further sparks discussions about the impact of social media in bringing such incidents to the forefront, as well as the societal attitudes towards different communities in the context of religious practices in India.