A driver allegedly transporting animal carcasses, was brutally assaulted in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Sunday night, NDTV reported.
The Muslim man in his 30s was cornered by villagers after they spotted animal bones and carcasses inside it. The mob then held the driver, a Muslim man, captive and assaulted him over suspicion of ferrying beef and smuggling cows.
A preliminary investigation by the police has revealed that the vehicle was part of a village cleanliness drive to dispose of carcasses of animals.
“No cows or beef was being transported in the vehicle. The man has been admitted to the hospital for treatment,” the report added.
A video of the incident has gone viral over social networking sites. The video shows the mob abusing and assaulting the man, while his shirt had been ripped off while he is pleading for mercy.
Police have registered a case against several people under relevant sections of the IPC.
16 people, including some members of the right-wing groups, have been named in the FIR, reports said.