A trader identified as Rizwan was allegedly brutally assaulted and flogged with belts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, after a group of men accused him of transporting beef.
Rizwan sustained critical injuries in the alleged mob attack. He said he had told the men that he was carrying buffalo meat, but they continued to assault him.
Rizwan Says Mob Stopped His Vehicle
Speaking about the incident, Rizwan said he was stopped by around 10 to 12 men while he was travelling with the meat.
“I was stopped by 10 to 12 men. I thought they were collecting donations. They took away the keys of my vehicle and abused me and asked me what I was carrying. I said it was meat. Then they started beating me,” Rizwan said.
He alleged that the attackers used belts, sticks and bricks and also kicked and punched him.
“They used belts, sticks, bricks, kicks and punches. They were abusing me,” he said.
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