PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE /Dehradun
Nine youths were detained by Mussoorie police on Saturday after they allegedly raised ruckus and obstructed traffic near Ambedkar Chowk in Mussoorie. The youths had reportedly come to Mussoorie from different places, including Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.
According to police, the incident took place on Saturday, when information was received that a group of youths was making videos by climbing and sitting on municipal barricades placed near Ambedkar Chowk. They were allegedly sitting in the middle of the road and causing problems for commuters.
The nine persons detained were identified as Sahil Yadav, Akshay Yadav, Ekansh Sharma, Satvik, Mohit Sangwan, Nitin, Mayank, Akshay Mukhiya and Harsh.
Local shopkeepers and passers-by reportedly asked the youths to stop. However, the situation became tense when the youths allegedly abused the shopkeepers and got involved in an argument and fight.
A police team from Mussoorie police station reached the spot after receiving the information. The youths were allegedly found behaving improperly with local shopkeepers and pedestrians. Police said their actions could have disturbed peace in the area.
The nine youths were detained and legal action was taken against them under the relevant provisions. The detained persons were aged between 20 and 24 years and were from Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, police said. Police have warned visitors against creating a nuisance, obstructing public roads or disturbing law and order at tourist places.
