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Crime
J&K Bus Attacked at Haryana Dhaba, Driver Calls Assailant ‘Atankwadi’
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM
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A bus from Jammu and Kashmir was assaulted at a dhaba in Haryana, with the driver describing the attacker as an ‘atankwadi’.
A bus registered in Jammu and Kashmir was attacked while stopped at a roadside dhaba in Haryana. Witnesses said a group of men approached the vehicle, damaged its exterior and confronted the driver.
The driver later told authorities that he considered the assailants "atankwadi" (terrorist), suggesting he perceived the act as more than a simple dispute.
Police have opened an investigation to determine whether the incident stemmed from a parking disagreement, a hate‑motivated crime, or another cause. Officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning local residents.
The incident has sparked debate on social media, with some users labeling it a hate crime against people from Jammu and Kashmir, while others point to a possible altercation over parking space.
Authorities have not yet announced any arrests, and the bus was taken to a nearby garage for repairs.
The driver later told authorities that he considered the assailants "atankwadi" (terrorist), suggesting he perceived the act as more than a simple dispute.
Police have opened an investigation to determine whether the incident stemmed from a parking disagreement, a hate‑motivated crime, or another cause. Officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning local residents.
The incident has sparked debate on social media, with some users labeling it a hate crime against people from Jammu and Kashmir, while others point to a possible altercation over parking space.
Authorities have not yet announced any arrests, and the bus was taken to a nearby garage for repairs.