Raipur, June 8: In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves throughout India, two Muslim men were brutally beaten to death by cow vigilantes early Friday morning. The victims, identified as Chand Miya and Guddu Khan, were transporting buffaloes in a truck when they were intercepted and attacked by a group of vigilantes.
The bodies of Miya and Khan were later discovered in the Mahanadi River, raising serious concerns about the escalating violence associated with cow protection groups. This tragic event highlights the growing menace of cow vigilantism in the country, where individuals take the law into their own hands under the guise of protecting cattle.
Initial reports indicate that the incident occurred when Miya and Khan were transporting a legally permissible consignment of buffaloes. However, they were stopped by a group of cow vigilantes who accused them of illegal cattle transportation. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in the vigilantes brutally assaulting the men, leading to their untimely deaths.
Local authorities have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The police have assured the public 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 prevent such violence.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from various quarters, including human rights organizations and political leaders. Many have expressed concern over the rising incidents of mob violence in the name of cow protection, emphasizing the urgent need for stringent enforcement of the law and protection of citizens’ rights.
