A vigilante group in Haryana fatally shot a class 12 student after mistaking him for a cattle smuggler. The incident, which occurred on August 23, has sparked outrage and highlighted the dangers of vigilante justice. The suspects, who are now in police custody, chased the victim’s car for 30 kilometers before shooting him. The victim, Aryan Mishra, died the following day from his injuries.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned recent incidents of mob violence and lynching in Haryana and Maharashtra, accusing the BJP government of fostering an environment of fear and allowing hate crimes to flourish. He demanded strict action against the perpetrators and vowed to fight against the spread of hatred in India.
A 26-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal was brutally beaten to death in Haryana, allegedly by a cow vigilante group who suspected he had eaten beef. The incident sparked outrage and raised concerns about rising intolerance and mob violence in the region. Another similar incident occurred in Maharashtra, where an elderly man was assaulted on a train over suspicion of carrying beef. Both incidents highlight the dangerous consequences of vigilante justice and religious prejudice.
