Haridwar Kotwali Nagar police detained 08 women after a dispute over attracting passers-by escalated into verbal abuse and a confrontation, according to Haridwar Police.

The police said the women were involved in a dispute concerning attempts to attract people travelling through the area. The situation reportedly reached a point where the women exchanged abusive language and appeared ready to engage in a physical fight.

Police action under BNSS

To prevent the dispute from disturbing peace and law and order, Kotwali Nagar police took the women into custody. The action was carried out under Sections 126/135/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, or BNSS.

The available police information describes the action as preventive. It does not state that the women were arrested, charged by a court or convicted of an offence. No identities or further details about the women were provided.

The case highlights the police response when a public dispute threatens to develop into a physical confrontation. The immediate reported step was detention under the cited BNSS provisions, with the stated purpose of maintaining peace and public order.

What is known so far

  • Kotwali Nagar police in Haridwar detained 08 women.
  • The dispute involved attempts to attract passers-by.
  • Police said abusive language was exchanged.
  • The women were allegedly ready to fight.
  • Action was taken under Sections 126/135/170 of BNSS.
  • Police cited the need to maintain peace and law and order.

Conclusion

Haridwar’s Kotwali Nagar police detained 08 women as a preventive law-and-order measure after a dispute over attracting passers-by became confrontational. The reported action was taken under Sections 126/135/170 of BNSS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many women were detained?

Police detained 08 women.

Q. Which police unit took the action?

The action was taken by Kotwali Nagar police in Haridwar.

Q. What led to the police intervention?

Police said a dispute over attracting passers-by involved abusive language and a risk of physical fighting.

Q. Which legal provisions were used?

Police acted under Sections 126/135/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Q. Were the women convicted?

No court conviction is reported in the available information.

Q. Why did police detain the women?

Police said the measure was intended to maintain peace and law and order.