Greater Noida: Police steps in after youth clash sparks chaos at Dankaur Mela

Concerned about the escalating tension, the police officers present at the scene attempted to de-escalate the situation. However, when the youths refused to comply, the officers were compelled to use force, as captured in a now-viral video showing the police wielding sticks to subdue the duo.

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Police steps in after youth clash sparks chaos (X/SachinGupta)

A tense situation erupted at the Guru Drona fair in Greater Noida's Dankaur area on Thursday evening, as two youths caused a commotion, leading to a swift police intervention. The incident, which quickly spiraled out of control, resulted in the arrest of both individuals after they ignored police warnings to cease their disruptive behavior.

The video that surfaced on social media shows that they both are involved in altercation with the officials. The disturbance, which involved a heated altercation between the youths identified as Manish and Hrithik, both residents of Dankaur, created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among the fair attendees, particularly women and children.

Concerned about the escalating tension, the police officers present at the scene attempted to de-escalate the situation. However, when the youths refused to comply, the officers were compelled to use force, as captured in a now-viral video showing the police wielding sticks to subdue the duo.

The police issued a statement following the incident, clarifying that the youths were taken into custody to prevent further deterioration of the fair's environment. "The two youths were causing a disturbance, and the atmosphere was worsening. To maintain peace and order, Hrithik and Manish were taken into custody," the statement read.

Following their arrest, legal action was initiated against the youths, who now face charges related to their disruptive conduct. The swift police response has sparked discussions on social media, where the video of the incident continues to circulate, drawing mixed reactions from the public.