Overview
- An FIR at Kant police station cites eight accused, including three named men — Pravesh, Sonu and Harshit — based on a complaint by the injured man, identified as Vishal.
- The 21-year-old man and 19-year-old woman jumped from a second-floor outlet near Bareilly Morh on Saturday evening and are being treated for serious injuries at a private hospital.
- Police accounts and widely shared videos indicate a group associated with a Hindu organisation confronted the pair, asked their caste and began filming, triggering panic.
- Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi says officers reached the site and the investigation is underway after earlier stating action would follow a formal complaint.
- Following the incident, police ordered surprise checks at similar outlets and directed operators to remove enclosed cabins, avoid curtains and use transparent panels.