Greater Noida man selling biryani thrashed, asked to fold hands by goons

Noida Police have taken cognisance of the case and registered a case against the accused, after a video of the incident went viral.

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Greater Noida: A poor biryani vendor was allegedly thrashed and abused by some local goons purportedly for selling biryani in Rabupura area here on Saturday.

The victim, identified as 43-year-old Lokesh, is reportedly living hand-to-mouth by selling the food item on his ‘Thela’ (moveable food stall/cart). In the purported video of the incident that went viral on social media, the helpless vendor is seen defending himself from the repeated blows and thrashes from one of the accused but to no avail. They also simultaneously hurled abuses at him.

“…..fold your hands,” said one of the accused while slapping the poor vendor who remained at the receiving end. In the viral video, Lokesh is seen bearing the blows with folded hands.

Gautam Budh Nagar Police police arrested the three accused for instigating caste-based violence.