UP: Money dispute turns violent as youth strikes police officer amid disputes, clip goes viral | VIDEO

UP News: In Saharanpur's Shanti Nagar area of Janakpuri, a minor money dispute turned contentious when police intervened to calm the situation. As officers began recording a video of the altercation, a young man from one of the parties allegedly slapped a policeman. This incident is part of a concerning pattern of aggression toward law enforcement officers in Uttar Pradesh. Recently, police officers were reportedly assaulted by gamblers in both Bareilly and Raebareli, highlighting the rise in attacks on officers attempting to maintain order.

A disturbing trend in assaults on police

Police confrontations are becoming increasingly common in UP. Just days ago, similar incidents in Bareilly and Raebareli saw law enforcement personnel targeted while attempting to enforce the law. In these cases, officers trying to control illegal gambling activities were met with violence, raising concerns about public disrespect toward law enforcement.

कानून को थप्पड़

यूपी के सहारनपुर जनकपुरी का शांति नगर. दो पक्षों में पैसों के लेनदेन को लेकर विवाद होने पर पुलिस एक पक्ष को समझाने पहुंची और बनाने लगी वीडियो तो युवक ने पुलिसकर्मी को मारे थप्पड़.इधर बीच यूपी में पुलिसकर्मियों पर हाथ छोड़ने की घटनाएं ज्यादा बढ़ती जा रही हैं.अभी… pic.twitter.com/U0ROJK25dc

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Authorities seek solutions to prevent escalation

The Saharanpur incident has prompted calls for improved safety protocols and stricter measures against those who obstruct or harm police officers on duty. Authorities believe increased public awareness and accountability could help reduce such confrontations.