BJP MLA demands release of cow vigilantes arrested in Alwar lynching case

July 26, 2018 00:27

BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja today demanded the release of three persons arrested for allegedly lynching 28-year old Rakbar Khan on suspicion of the victim's involvement in smuggling cows.

Ahuja made the demand after state Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria ordered a judicial inquiry considering Khan's demise a case of 'custodial death'.

The home minister has acknowledged that Akbar alias Rakbar Khan, who was accused of cow smuggling, died in police custody. It was repeatedly said by the MLA that he was not killed by the people and he died in police custody. When the home minister has admitted the fact of the custodial death, why innocent cow vigilantes and villagers are being made accused? a statement issued by Ahuja's office said.

They should be released with immediate effect. It is also demanded that the second accused of cow smuggling Aslam be arrested immediately, the statement said.

-- PTI

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