5 youths were arrested after a fight broke out at the bus stand in Pauri on Tuesday night, according to police. A case was registered over the alleged assault and disruption of public order.
The incident has raised fresh concern about disturbances involving young men in the district headquarters. Police said the arrested youths are from the Kotwali area.
Home Guards intervened at the bus stand
Home Guard personnel assigned to the bus stand reached the spot when the altercation began. They brought the situation under control and informed the police, who then arrived at the location.
A video showing several youths apparently fighting circulated widely on social media after the incident. However, the authenticity of the video could not be independently verified.
Police said the case includes charges related to assault and other offences. The available information does not state whether the arrested youths were produced before a court or whether any further legal action has been ordered.
Another arrest operation reported a day earlier
The Tuesday incident followed another fight in Pauri on Monday night. Police said 7 people were arrested in that case after an argument allegedly escalated into violence.
Residents have expressed anger over repeated disturbances and questioned the policing arrangements in the town. They have also raised concerns about the absence of police personnel at some major crossings, while Home Guards and Provincial Rural Police personnel are handling traffic and law-and-order duties on many roads.
The concerns come as Pauri is described as a peaceful tourist town. The latest arrests and the earlier action indicate that police are responding to separate incidents, but the available information does not confirm whether the 2 cases are connected.
Police promise strict action
Circle Officer Sadar Tapesh Kumar Chand said police would take strict action against anyone attempting to disturb law and order. No further details about the investigation or the identities of the arrested youths were provided.
Q. Where did the latest clash take place?
The clash took place at the bus stand in Pauri.
Q. When did the latest incident occur?
Police said the latest fight took place on Tuesday night.
Q. How many youths were arrested in the latest case?
Police arrested 5 youths in connection with the latest incident.
Q. Who first intervened at the scene?
Home Guard personnel on duty at the bus stand intervened and informed the police.
Q. Was a case registered?
Yes. Police registered a case involving assault and other offences.
Q. Were there arrests in another incident?
Yes. Police said 7 people were arrested after another fight on Monday night.
Q. What has the Circle Officer said?
Circle Officer Sadar Tapesh Kumar Chand said strict action would be taken against those disturbing law and order.
Conclusion
Police have arrested 5 youths in the bus stand clash and registered a case, while officials have promised strict action against further disruptions in Pauri.
