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LUCKNOW: Bajrang Sonkar, the man arrested for thrashing Kashmiri vendor in Lucknow, has 12 registered cases against him, including a murder charge. Sonkar, believed to be affiliated to right-wing outfit Vishwa Hindu Dal, was seen thrashing the Kashmiri street vendor in a video, who was later saved by locals. “A man was seen in a viral video thrashing a Kashmiri street vendor in Lucknow, the vendor was later saved by locals. Sonkar has criminal background and has 12 cases including a murder case against him,” said Kalanidhi Naithani, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The alleged harassment had promoted the central government to issue an advisory to the states to ensure their safety..