Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), February 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority leader Nazia Elahi shared a video on social media on Monday (February 24), claiming that she was followed and attacked by individuals from the Muslim community on her way to the Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela. However, the Uttar Pradesh Police have denied her allegations and urged her not to spread misleading claims.
Nazia’s Claims
In her post, Nazia Elahi stated that after attending a meeting in Delhi, she left for the Ganga Snan at Maha Kumbh. She claimed that she was followed by a few individuals when she reached Etah. Accompanying her were YouTuber Priya Chaturvedi and a young girl. She further alleged that the people following her crashed into her car, causing a serious accident. According to her, Priya sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Nazia also mentioned that she injured her hand and appealed for public support, alleging that she was the primary target, but Priya intervened and got injured instead.
Driver Fell Asleep
Following an investigation, Kanpur Police issued a statement clarifying that the accident occurred because the driver fell asleep while driving. The police urged Nazia not to propagate misleading claims and refrain from spreading misinformation on social media.
Police Statement
Regarding the relevant incident, it is to inform that today, February 24, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM, an accident involving a white taxi car (registration number UP 79AT 5232) was reported on the highway near Anandeshwar Cold Storage in Akbarpur police station area, while traveling from Akbarpur to Kanpur.
Upon receiving the information, the local police immediately arrived at the scene and inquired about the incident. The car driver stated that he fell asleep while driving, which led to the accident.
When asked to submit a written complaint for further legal proceedings, the driver refused to file any complaint and did not submit any written application. Subsequently, the local police arranged an alternative vehicle for the passengers and ensured that everyone reached their destinations safely.
The police’s prompt action was highly appreciated by those involved. If this incident is related to an accident, the matter will be further investigated under the supervision of a female officer from Akbarpur police station.
We request not to spread misleading or false information regarding this incident on social media platforms.
