Cow vigilante killed after being run over by truck in UP; protesters block highway
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The cow vigilante was pursuing cow smugglers on a motorcycle when the incident took place. Locals apprehended a Muslim youth involved in the crime. However, three other perpetrators managed to flee.
Cow vigilantes blocked the Delhi-Agra Highway in Mathura district on Saturday morning to protest against the murder of a well-known cow vigilante in Western Uttar Pradesh.
Chandrashekhar, also known as "Farsa Wale Baba", died after being run over by cow smugglers near a village in Mathura district in the wee hours of Saturday.
The cow vigilante was pursuing cow smugglers on a motorcycle when the incident took place, according to locals. They apprehended a Muslim youth involved in the crime. However, three other perpetrators managed to escape.
Amid simmering tensions in the area, protestors blocked the Delhi-Agra Highway and pelted stones at security personnel, who had to use mild force to bring the situation under control.
Local authorities said there will be further investigation into the matter.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing. "Such an incident is saddening and worrisome," the former Chief Minister said while slamming the law and order situation in the state.
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