Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 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 discovered 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 occurred 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.