Rishabh Thakur, accused in Bareilly cafe incident, turns out to be a goon, police is busy arresting him.

Bareilly: A shocking news has come out from Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. The police have made a big revelation in the case of vandalism and assault that took place during the birthday party of a student at the city’s famous cafe ‘The Den’. The mastermind of this entire incident has turned out to be no ordinary young man, but a vicious criminal registered in the police records. The main accused Rishabh Thakur has been identified as a declared goon who openly flouted the law.

Accused Rishabh is ‘District Badar’ in police records

The facts that have come to light during the investigation have also alerted the police administration. The previous record of accused Rishabh Thakur has been very bad. According to the police, he is so vicious that he had already been declared ‘District Badar’. Despite this, he was committing crimes while living in the city. After scanning the CCTV footage of the incident that took place in the cafe, his involvement was clearly visible, after which he is absconding.

SSP tightens his belt, SOG deployed for arrest

Considering the seriousness of this high-profile case, Bareilly SSP Anurag Arya has adopted a tough stance. Not only the local police but also SOG (Special Operations Group) has been deployed to send the accused behind the bars as soon as possible. Several police teams are raiding the possible hideouts of Rishabh Thakur. Police say that any criminal who disturbs the peace of the city and plays with the safety of women will not be spared.

Police Station Premnagar #bareillypolice On the information of vandalism and uproar in the cafe on 27.12.25, a case was registered and the arrest of the accused and the action being taken. #SSPBareilly Ki Byte.#UPPolice pic.twitter.com/w3rwi8RGBt

— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) December 30, 2025