The main accused in the Dadri lynching case, Vishal and Shyam, were arrested today afternoon, according to news agency ANI. After a public outcry over the incident, the police had previously arrested six and launched a manhunt to nab others involved in the murder of a 50-year-old man. Mohammed Akhlaq was dragged out of his house along with his son by a mob for allegedly consuming beef. The mob beat Akhlaq to death and his son was hospitalised. [related-post] The Uttar Pradesh government announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the family of the victim and ensured a speedy probe in the case.
