In Bulandshahr, a serving Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, Pratham Singh, and his father Jitendra Singh, a primary school principal, were violently assaulted on 19 February 2026 after a dispute with members of a wedding procession on a public road. The confrontation began when the duo, returning from a family event, encountered a congested road blocked by the “ghudchadhi” ceremony and loud music.

When Jitendra honked for passage and objected to the behaviour including alleged drinking and obstruction members of the procession reportedly began verbally abusing and then attacking both men with sticks and iron rods. Both victims were hospitalised with serious injuries.

Police have filed an FIR naming seven accused and several unidentified individuals, and one person has been taken into custody so far. Both sides have filed complaints, and multiple videos of the incident are circulating on social media. Authorities are investigating the case as tensions continue in the district.

Mob Violence Erupts During Roadside Wedding Festivities

The incident occurred around Amargarh village near Jahangirabad, on a busy stretch of road where a large wedding procession had blocked traffic with loud music, dancing and celebratory drinking. According to police and victim statements, the procession was not allowing vehicles to pass, and participants were allegedly holding liquor bottles and moving erratically along the public highway.

When Pratham and his father sought passage by sounding the horn, witnesses say an argument quickly escalated. Reports indicate that the procession members began hurling abuses and then attacked the pair with sticks, iron rods and wooden lathis, resulting in severe injuries to both.

Pratham, who is posted with the Indian Air Force, was reportedly kicked and punched in some footage circulating online, he can be seen in uniform being assaulted while onlookers gather around. Jitendra was also badly beaten; both were first taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to the district hospital for further care.

The victims also allege that a gold chain and a wristwatch went missing during the chaos, though it remains unclear whether these were forcibly taken or lost amidst the scuffle. Police reached the scene after being alerted and have initiated legal proceedings based on the complaint lodged by the father, as well as a cross-complaint from the wedding party members, who claim they were provoked.

Station House Officer Sanjesh Kumar confirmed that a case has been registered against seven named persons and some unidentified individuals, with at least one suspect detained and charged with breach of peace.

Local residents described the atmosphere as tense and fearful following the incident. Many worried that the ease with which a traffic dispute turned into a violent attack, captured and widely shared on social media, reflected deeper issues in public safety and law enforcement in the region.

Some witnesses also claimed that alcohol intoxication among wedding participants contributed to the escalation. Police have emphasised that statements from both sides will be carefully examined before arrests are made or further charges are pressed.

Broader Context: Celebratory Violence in Bulandshahr

While the attack on the IAF personnel and his father has dominated local headlines this week, Bulandshahr has seen multiple incidents of disorder linked with celebrations. On the same day 19 February 2026 another disturbing event occurred in the district, when an 8-year-old boy named Reyansh Soni was critically injured during illegal celebratory firing at a wedding ceremony.

Police allege the bullet was fired by a 14-year-old using a licensed firearm; the child was struck in the jaw and left in critical condition on a ventilator. An FIR has been registered and the weapon seized as part of the investigation.

Such episodes highlight the dangerous consequences of unchecked celebratory behavior, particularly where alcohol, crowding, and culturally normalized practices like firing guns or blocking public roads are involved. Despite Supreme Court rulings and legal prohibitions on celebratory gunfire, many communities continue these practices with little regard for public safety. Several local residents have expressed dismay at the apparent frequency with which harmless celebrations turn into episodes of violence or injury.

Law enforcement sources indicate police are examining CCTV footage and taking detailed statements from witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify all involved parties. Senior officials have called for restraint as the matter unfolds, emphasising that due process and evidence-based investigations must guide further action. However, differing narratives between the victims and assault suspects continue to complicate the inquiry.

The Logical Indian’s Perspective

The Bulandshahr incidents particularly the brutal assault on a senior air force personnel and his father, and the grievous injury of a child during celebratory gunfire underline how everyday festivities and traffic interactions can tragically spiral into violence. These events do not occur in isolation: they reflect broader challenges around public conduct, enforcement of safety regulations, and a societal tolerance for dangerous behaviours under the guise of celebration.

At The Logical Indian, we believe that every person regardless of profession, status, or background deserves safety and dignity on public roads and in communal spaces. Equally, complaints and allegations must be addressed through impartial, lawful investigation rather than vigilante assaults or retaliation.

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