Men found charred in car | Rajasthan Police detains suspects for interrogation
The Hindu
Asked about the involvement of cow vigilantes in the incident, the SP said it is a matter of investigation.
Half a dozen people have been detained for interrogation in connection with the death of two Muslim men whose bodies were found in a car in Haryana after they were allegedly abducted by cow vigilantes, according to police.
It is also being investigated whether it is a case of cow vigilantism or not, police officials said on Friday.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condemned the incident and said police have been directed to take strict action in the matter.
Nasir (25) and Junaid alias Juna (35), both residents of Ghatmeeka village in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, were allegedly abducted on Wednesday and their bodies were found inside a burnt car in Loharu in Bhiwani on Thursday morning.
The families of the deceased alleged in their police complaint that the people who abducted the two men were from the Bajrang Dal.
"Half a dozen people have been detained and are being interrogated. Those named in the FIR are associated with the Bajrang Dal but whether they were involved in the crime or not is yet to be ascertained," Inspector General of Police, Bharatpur range, Gaurav Srivastava told PTI.
Junaid had a past criminal record of bovine smuggling. Five cases were registered against him at different police stations, the officer said.
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