Protest in Delhi over Dadri lynching

As tension prevailed in Bishada, which witnessed the lynching of a man over rumours of alleged beef consumption, group members of joint humanitarian and social organisations held a protest over the incidents in Dadri and Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 6).

Fifty-year-old iqlakh was beaten to death while his son Danish (22) was seriously injured when a 200-strong mob dragged them out of their house after a public announcement from the local temple that the family had slaughtered a calf and eaten its meat on Monday night (September 28) in Bishada village. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The lynching of a 50-year-old man by a mob which accused his family of consuming beef in a Dadri village has sparked outrage among the people.

Members of social organisations protest against Dadri lynching at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Around 200 persons attacked the residence of Iqlakh on Monday night (September 28) after rumours spread in the village that a cow has been slaughtered and beef was stored in his house. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Members of social organisations protest against Dadri lynching at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

A protester holds a placard asking PM Modi to come out and speak on the incident that took place in Dadri where a 50-year -old man Mohammad Akhlaq was killed by a mob following rumours that he and his family were storing and consuming beef. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Yesterday, the administration had summoned 25 village heads from Bishada and neighbouring areas and held a meeting in which they discussed ways to stop rumour mongers who are believed to have influenced youth in the villages, leading to the violence.

Members of a joint humanitarian and social organisations protest against the Dadri lynching incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

A 24-year-old youth was today found dead under mysterious circumstances at his house, heightening tension in the village after his family alleged that he was facing police harassment following the lynching of a man here over beef rumour. The youth identified as Jay Prakash worked as a daily labourer. The incident was reported around 11 AM after which a police team was rushed to the village in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, nearly 60 kms from Delhi.

Family members of the youth who apparently committed suicide in Bisada village of Dadri after police raid in the village- (Source: Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Jay Prakash lived with his mother Omvati, wife Guddi, and two brothers. His father Ram Avatar Singh passed away a few years ago. Their house is just stone's throw away from residence of Iqlakh, 50, who was killed by a mob a week ago over rumour that the family had slaughtered a calf and eaten its meat.

Prakash's mother Omvati alleged police harassment and said that her son was under immense pressure despite his name not being in the list of absconders.

Family members of the youth mourn at his death who was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his house. (Source: Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Senior police officials confirmed that Jay Prakash's name was not in the list of absconders and denied allegations about raiding houses and spreading any kind of terror. Jay Prakash's body was discovered by his relatives, who raised an alarm and within minutes a large number of villagers gathered there. The police was informed immediately, said an official. (Source: Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)