Three killed as man drives tractor into crowd in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor
Three people were killed in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, after a man drove a tractor into a crowd following a dispute at a local liquor shop. The driver, who was allegedly inebriated, was injured when his vehicle overturned while he attempted to flee the scene.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety, alcohol-related violence, and rural law enforcement in India.
Three people were killed after a tractor allegedly ploughed into a crowd following a dispute between two groups at a liquor shop here, police said on Thursday (October 8, 2026).
The tractor driver was injured after his vehicle overturned while he was allegedly trying to flee, police said.
Chandpur Circle Officer Des Deepak Singh said the incident took place late Wednesday (October 7) night at a liquor shop in Datiana village, where an argument broke out between people from Jamaluddinpur and Datiana.
He said that during the argument, Datiana resident Virendra allegedly drove his tractor into the crowd in an inebriated condition, injuring three people from Jamaluddinpur — Baburam (40), Mahendra (58) and Udayveer (60).
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