Emotions attached to Gau Mata: CM Nayab Saini on death of man beaten to death over allegedly eating Beef

New Delhi: A disturbing case has emerged from Badhra village in Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana, where a migrant laborer from West Bengal was beaten to death by members of a cow protection group on suspicion of eating beef. The incident, which occurred on August 27, has led to the arrest of five individuals associated with the group, along with two minors.

Haryana CM Nayab Saini speaks out

In response to the incident, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the matter, emphasizing the state’s strict laws regarding cow protection. "We have enacted stringent laws to protect the mother cow. People's sentiments are deeply connected to the cow, and when such information arises, it triggers reactions in the village," CM Saini stated. He also expressed his dismay, saying, "I stress that such lynching incidents are unfortunate and should not happen."

#WATCH | On Charkhi Dadri case, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "It is not right to say things like mob lynching, because a strict law has been made in the Assembly for cow protection and there is no compromise on it...I want to say that such incidents should not happen and… https://t.co/HmN0dreFmC pic.twitter.com/OrJZTt7CVo

— ANI (@ANI) August 31, 2024

What has police said?

According to the police, the cow protection group members suspected that the victim, Sabir Malik, had consumed beef. The accused—identified as Abhishek, Mohit, Ravinder, Kamaljit, and Sahil—lured Malik to a shop under the pretext of buying empty plastic bottles. Once there, they brutally assaulted him. Despite the intervention of some locals, the accused later took Malik to another location where they continued the attack, ultimately resulting in his death.

The victim, Sabir Malik, was a migrant laborer who lived in a slum near Badhra village and made a living by collecting garbage and waste.

Ongoing investigation

DSP Dheeraj Kumar confirmed that a case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. He stated, "The police have actively pursued the case, arresting seven individuals, including two minors. The accused are currently in police custody and are being interrogated."

Mahua Moitra condemns act

The incident has sparked outrage, with TMC MP Mahua Moitra taking to social media platform X to condemn the attack. "Haryana's cow protectors killed 26-year-old migrant Sabir from Bengal on suspicion of eating beef. He deserves justice," she wrote. Moitra further accused the BJP of inciting hatred, leading to such incidents.