Man killed by mob over beef rumours

September 30, 2015 08:28

A 50-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob near Delhi on Monday night, allegedly over rumours that his family had stored and eaten beef.

Mohammad Akhlaq and his son were dragged out by villagers in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh just outside the capital, and beaten with bricks. Akhlaq died and his son is critical in hospital. When the police arrived, the mob was still assaulting the men.

Six men were arrested last night. Akhlaq's family says they only had mutton in their fridge. The police have taken the meat sent it for forensic testing.

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