In early February 2026, in Binarasi village near Roorkee (Haridwar district, Uttarakhand), what began as a routine Ravidas Jayanti procession and community feast (bhandara) turned into a violent clash between two rival groups from the same community.
The incident occurred on February 1, 2026 during and after the Sant Ravidas Jayanti procession in Bhagwanpur’s Binarasi village.
A verbal dispute between rival groups escalated into stone-pelting, firing of firearms, and rioting within minutes.
Police registered multiple FIRs against individuals from both sides as law and order deteriorated.