School van vandalised in Lucknow allegedly by Kanwariyas
A school van in Lucknow was vandalized by individuals allegedly participating in the Kanwar Yatra, leading to police intervention and a criminal case. The incident has sparked political debate regarding law and order and communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising communal tensions during religious processions and the subsequent political polarization regarding state law enforcement.
A school van carrying students was attacked with stones allegedly by a group of youth who were part of the Kanwar Yatra, at Charak Crossing in the Chowk police station limits in Lucknow on Monday (August 3, 2026). The Lucknow Police booked three unidentified individuals after the incident. The police have not confirmed their identity and a search is on to trace them.
In his complaint, Amir, the driver of the van, alleged that a group of youth riding motorcycles had thrown stones at the vecicle and also threatened to kill him before fleeing. The case has been registered under Sections 131 (attack on another person without any reason) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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