Muslim man dies after being brutally beaten up by cow vigilantes in Rajasthan's Alwar

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Alwar: A Muslim man died on Tuesday after he was brutally assaulted by cow vigilantes over suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan.

The shocking incident took place in Alwar district of the state.

Reportedly, 35-year-old Pehlu Khan died at a hospital on April 3 after he was assaulted along with at least 15 others by cow vigilantes on Alwar highway.

According to Alwar collector Mukhtanand Agarwal, Khan was transporting cows in six vehicles along with others.

Also, the others who were attacked by cow vigilantes are in hospital and are undergoing treatment.

The people who were transporting are Muslims from Haryana’s Nuh district.

Rajasthan Bovine Animal Act, 1995

According to the Rajasthan Bovine Animal Act, 1995, the export of cows for slaughter is prohibited.

Case lodged

The police have registered a case of murder against six persons and 200 unknown people.