Kasganj clash victim recalls horror, says was attacked by over 150 people

One person, identified as Chandan Gupta, died and two others were injured in the Kasganj violence that broke out on January 26.

Update: 2018-01-31 08:55 GMT
The clash broke out after an unauthorised bike rally was taken out by RSS-affiliated students' group ABVP and VHP in the city to commemorate the Republic Day and allegedly stones were pelted at them during the roadshow. (Photo: ANI)

Aligarh: Akram, one of the victims of Kasganj clash on Tuesday said that over 100 to 150 people attacked him while he was passing through the area.

"I was passing through Kasganj towards Aligarh to meet my wife who was expecting, but suddenly 100-150 people attacked me. Some people from the crowd were angels who managed to save me from others and let me go. I have forgiven everyone," the victim explained.

Earlier on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured stringent action against the perpetrators of Kasganj violence which claimed one life and left two injured.

Also Read: Kasganj violence: Yogi Adityanath warns of strict action against perpetrators

One person, identified as Chandan Gupta, died and two others were injured in the Kasganj violence that broke out on January 26.

The clash broke out after an unauthorised bike rally was taken out by RSS-affiliated students' group Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the city to commemorate the Republic Day and allegedly stones were pelted at them during the roadshow.  

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