In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the nation, two Muslim men were brutally beaten to death by cow vigilantes in the early hours of Friday. The victims, identified as Chand Miya and Guddu Khan, were transporting buffaloes in a truck when they were intercepted and attacked by the vigilantes.
The bodies of the deceased were later discov-ered in the Mahanadi river, raising serious concerns about the increasing violence associated with cow protection groups. This tragic event has once again highlighted the growing menace of cow vigilantism in the country, where individuals take the law into their own hands under the pretext of protecting cows.
According to initial reports, the incident oc-curred when Chand Miya and Guddu Khan were transporting a consignment of buffaloes, which is legally permissible. However, they were stopped by a group of cow vigilantes who accused them of illegally transporting cattle. The situation quickly escalated, and the vigilantes brutally assaulted the men, leading to their untimely deaths.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The police have assured that stringent action will be taken against those responsible for this heinous act. Meanwhile, the families of the victims are demanding justice and calling for stricter measures to curb such violence.
This incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, including human rights organizations and political leaders. Many have expressed their concern over the rising incidents of mob violence in the name of cow protection, emphasizing the need for stringent enforcement of the law and protection of citizens’ rights.
A young Hindu man, Dhirendra Raghav, was arrested after a video surfaced showing him wearing a skullcap and pretending to be a Muslim while verbally attacking Hindu voters.
In the controversial video, Raghav identifies himself as a Muslim and criticizes Hindus in Ayodhya, calling them “two-faced.”
He suggests that if Rahul Gandhi had come to power, he would have provided reservations for Muslims. Raghav is heard saying, “If a leader had built a mosque for us, we would vote for him for the rest of our lives, but you did not vote for Modi despite him having done everything for you.”
The video was released shortly after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a defeat in Ayodhya.
This incident comes just months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Masjid, adding to the tensions in the area.
Raghav was apprehended by the New Agra Police on charges of “provoking and disrupting religious harmony” and “inciting hatred.”
The police have said that actions aimed at disrupting communal peace will not be tolerated and that severe measures will be taken against those who attempt to incite hatred and violence.—KMS
