Two men transporting cattle found dead in Chhattisgarh; relatives allege mob lynching
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Two men transporting cattle found dead in Chhattisgarh; relatives allege mob lynching

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Two cattle transporters died and another sustained serious injuries under suspicious circumstances after being allegedly chased by a mob in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district on Friday, police said. On being alerted that three people were lying injured below a 30-foot-high bridge on the Mahanadi river, a police team was rushed to the spot, he said. The truck, found stationary on the bridge later, has been seized and the animals have been shifted to a cow shelter, the police official said. Speaking to reporters, Shoaib, a cousin of Chand and Saddam, however, said a mob had attacked the three people.

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Two killed in group clash over driving away stray animals in U.P.’s Lakhimpur Kheri
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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Chhattisgarh Police arrest second person for mob attack that killed 3
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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First arrest made in ‘lynching’ of 3 cattle transporters in Arang
6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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6 months ago

Chhattisgarh mob lynching case: U.P. cattle transporter dies

The Hindu  

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Raipur mob ‘attack’ on cattle transporters: Lone survivor succumbs to injuries
6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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6 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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Chhattisgarh police forms team to probe alleged murder of 2 cattle transporters

Hindustan Times  

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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India TV News  

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The Quint  

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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