Haridwar police acted after a video circulated on social media showing some youths allegedly misbehaving with and harassing women travelling along a road, Superintendent of Police City Deepak Singh said on 3 October 2026.
The police response included an alert for vehicle checks. A team from Badar Police Station subsequently stopped the vehicle linked to the incident, according to Singh.
Police examination and action
The vehicle was carrying 4 youths and was registered in Delhi. Police subjected the occupants to medical examinations after intercepting them.
The examinations confirmed excessive alcohol consumption, Singh said. Police then took legal action under Section 185 and seized the vehicle.
The statement identifies the police action and medical findings. It does not provide further details about the identities of the youths, the women shown in the video or any additional sections of law.
Why the video triggered checks
The circulated footage showed youths allegedly targeting women passing along the road. Police responded by issuing an alert to check vehicles, leading to the interception by the Badar Police Station team.
The case highlights the immediate enforcement steps reported by Haridwar police: identifying the vehicle, examining its occupants and proceeding under Section 185 after the medical findings.
No further information was provided about court proceedings, penalties beyond the reported legal action, or the next stage of the case.
Conclusion
Haridwar police seized the Delhi-registered vehicle and proceeded under Section 185 after medical examinations confirmed excessive alcohol consumption among its 4 occupants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What led to the police response?
A video circulated on social media showing some youths allegedly misbehaving with and harassing women on the road.
Q. Which police team intercepted the vehicle?
The Badar Police Station team stopped the vehicle after an alert was issued for vehicle checks.
Q. How many youths were in the vehicle?
The vehicle was carrying 4 youths.
Q. Where was the vehicle registered?
The vehicle was registered in Delhi.
Q. What did the medical examinations confirm?
The examinations confirmed excessive alcohol consumption.
Q. What legal action was reported?
Police took action under Section 185 and seized the vehicle.
