Saffron-clad men attack Kashmiris in UP

In a video that has gone viral, saffron-clad men can be seen thrashing two Kashmiri youths, who were selling dry fruits in Lucknow's Daliganj locality. The main accused, identified as Bajranj Sonkar, has been arrested, a police official said.

Lucknow: Two Kashmiri vendors were allegedly thrashed in Lucknow's Daliganj locality by saffron-clad men belonging to a right-wing outfit on Wednesday.

In a video that has gone viral, saffron-clad men can be seen thrashing two Kashmiri youths, who were selling dry fruits on Daliganj bridge.

They accused the vendors of stone pelting in Kashmir and attacked them with sticks.

The Kashmiri men were also asked to show theirAadhar cards. The locals, however, rushed to their rescue and informed the police.

"We have lodged an FIR in this connection at Hasanganj police station against unidentified persons immediately after the matter came to our notice," a police official said.

The main accused, identified as Bajranj Sonkar, has been arrested, he said.

Sonkar claims to be the president of the Vishwa Hindu Dal.

Incidents of harassment of Kashmiris, especially students, have been reported from various parts of the country after the Pulwama terror attack on February 14.