In a shocking escalation of cow vigilantism clashes, Mathura district witnessed violent protests after the killing of Chandrashekhar, a well-known goraksha activist dubbed ‘Farsa Wale Baba.’ The incident unfolded Friday night when suspected smugglers crushed him under their vehicle near Kotwan chowki in Kosikalan area.
By dawn, hundreds converged on the national highway at Chhatta, paralyzing traffic over several kilometers. Chants for justice turned into stone-pelting as frustrations boiled over against police inaction. Officers retaliated with baton charges, injuring multiple protesters who received medical aid before discharge.
One perpetrator was nabbed red-handed amid the melee, with police launching a multi-team operation to track the remaining trio. Nakabandis dot the region, and interrogations are yielding crucial leads. Video evidence captures the highway blockade and subsequent clashes in detail.
Local gorakshaks issued ultimatums, threatening widespread demonstrations unless all accused are arrested soon. This flare-up comes amid heightened scrutiny on cow protection groups in Uttar Pradesh, where such confrontations frequently disrupt public order.
District administration urges calm while committing to thorough investigations. The tragedy not only claims a life but exposes vulnerabilities in rural highways prone to such spontaneous uprisings, raising questions on balancing vigilantism with state policing.