Alwar lynching: Rajasthan minister says evidence shows man died in police custody
July 24, 2018 18:36
A man attacked by a mob of cow vigilantes in Rajasthan's Alwar on Friday died in police custody, the state home minister said today, adding that a judicial inquiry will be conducted.
"The evidence we have collected suggests death in custody. The time they wasted was the cause of death," said Gulad Chand Kataria.
"After investigating we have found out that the cows were first dropped off at the gaushala (shelter). They shouldn't have done that," Kataria said.
Rakbar Khan and his friend Aslam were attacked late on Friday night by villagers who thought they were smuggling cows. He was beaten with sticks and stones while is friend managed to escape.
The 28-year-old was taken to hospital by the police three hours after the attack. The police team taking him first arranged to transport the cows to a shelter and even took a tea break before reaching the hospital.
Rakbar was declared dead on arrival.
According to the autopsy report, Rakbar died of shock as a result of his injuries.
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