Lynch mob claims life of a man in suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Alwar: A man was beaten to death by a mob in Rajasthan's Alwar district on suspicion of cow smuggling on Friday night.Akbar Khan and Aslam were taking two cows to their village in Haryana through a forest area near Lalawandi, when a group of people severely thrashed Khan, police said.

People suspected that Khan was smuggling the cattle but the allegation is yet to be verified, police added.Severely injured Akbar succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital while Aslam managed to escape. 

The body has been sent for post-mortem.A case has been registered against unidentified people under IPC Section 302,.Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje condemned the attack and promised action against the culprits. (UNI)