Man beaten up on allegation of selling ‘cow meat’ at shop near Delhi University’s North Campus

A purported video of some people protesting outside the shop and raising slogans surfaced on social media on Wednesday. Another video also surfaced where a woman can be heard stating that some people attacked a shopkeeper who is from North East India. Leaders from the Students’ Federation of India also reached the spot.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (northwest) Bhisham Singh said at present, the situation is under control. “Once the forensic report and full enquiry are complete, appropriate legal action will be taken as per the findings and provisions of law,” Singh said.

According to a statement from the police, a complaint has been received regarding the sale of suspected “cow meat” at a grocery shop located in Vijay Nagar in the Model Town area.

The complainant is a 15-year-old boy and alleged that he purchased the meat for Rs 400 per kg from the said shop. The shop is owned by Chaman Kumar (44), who is a resident of Burari in north Delhi.

“Upon suspicion of cow meat being sold, some members of the public manhandled the shopkeeper. He has been provided medical assistance and his medical examination is currently underway,” police said in its statement.

The police added said that CCTV footage from the area is being collected and reviewed to verify the sequence of events.

In a statement, SFI said, “SFI Delhi condemns the cow vigilantism that is occurring in Vijay Nagar. We appeal to law enforcement authorities to take strict and immediate action against the perpetrators who have attacked a North-eastern store and are threatening to raid the homes of minority students in furtherance of their vigilante agenda. SFI stands against the attempts to further communal agenda within localities and neighbourhoods, instead reiterating principles of inclusivity and pluralism.”