On Sunday, March 22, Mathura police arrested 19 individuals, including prominent Hindutva activist Daksh Chaudhary, in connection with the unrest sparked by the death of self-proclaimed cow vigilante Chandrashekar, popularly known as “Farsa Wale Baba.”
The arrests were made on charges including obstructing police duties, spreading rumours and false narratives, and engaging in violence that disrupted law and order.
Police clarified that Chandrashekar died in a tragic road accident on March 21 near the Kosi Kalan area on the Delhi-Agra Highway. Due to dense fog and poor visibility in the early hours, he stopped a truck bearing a Nagaland registration number, suspecting it was involved in cow smuggling.
While arguing with the driver, another truck from Rajasthan struck him, causing fatal injuries. The Nagaland truck driver was also seriously injured in the collision and later succumbed during medical treatment.
Following the incident, several Hindutva groups and supporters quickly propagated a communal angle, claiming it was a deliberate murder linked to cattle smuggling. This led to protests that blocked the national highway, escalating into violence.
Demonstrators pelted stones at police personnel, damaged vehicles—including official ones—and clashed with authorities, injuring several officers.
Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar addressed the public, urging calm and caution against sharing unverified information. He emphasized that police are closely monitoring social media and online posts for misleading content that could incite further disturbances. Strict action will continue against those responsible for rumour-mongering or activities threatening public order, he stated.
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