Violence Erupts in Meerut Over Dog’s Death; BKAU Leader Attacked with Sticks and Flowerpots

Meerut, UP: A violent incident unfolded in Meerut’s Teepinagar area late Thursday night after a road accident involving a dog. Deepak Rana, district president of Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKAU) India, was brutally attacked with sticks and flowerpots following an altercation over the death of the animal. The incident, caught on video, has sparked widespread concern.

According to reports, Deepak Rana, nephew of lawyer Jagdish Prasad and resident of Dinesh Vihar Colony, was on his way to a dairy around 9 PM when his car accidentally ran over a dog, killing it instantly. A dispute quickly arose between Rana and the dairy staff and nearby residents, escalating into a violent clash.

Eyewitnesses named Neeraj, Bittu Thakur, Omendra Malik, and Rudraksh Thakur among those who surrounded Rana and attacked him mercilessly with sticks. Rana was reportedly thrown onto the road and beaten severely. When family members Neenu and Vishu arrived at the scene, they were also assaulted.

The attackers reportedly used nearby flowerpots to strike Rana, leaving him seriously injured. A crowd gathered, but no one could intervene due to the aggressors’ intensity.

Rana and others injured in the attack were admitted to a hospital. Lawyer Jagdish Prasad filed a police complaint the same night. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area along with viral videos of the incident.

SP City Ayush Vikram Singh stated that the police are identifying the accused based on the videos. A case has been registered under relevant sections, and teams have been deployed to apprehend the attackers.