School van in Lucknow attacked by mob; Police say no children injured
A school van in Lucknow was attacked by a mob allegedly participating in the Kanwar Yatra. Police confirmed that no children were injured and that legal action is being initiated against the identified suspects.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising communal tensions and concerns regarding the safety of minority students during religious processions.
A school van carrying students was attacked with stones, allegedly by a group of men part of Kanwar Yatra, in the Chowk police station limits in Lucknow on Monday (August 3, 2026).
Locals alleged the attack occurred as most of the students in the van were from a minority community.
Lucknow police said necessary legal action is being taken.
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