Supreme Court seeks detailed reply from Rajasthan on Alwar violence

The top court’s directive came after a petition was filed by activist Tehseen Poonawalla seeking ban on Gau Rakshaks and to probe all incidents of cow vigilantism in these states.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Rajasthan Government seeking a reply on the matter within three weeks.

The top court's directive came after a petition was filed by activist Tehseen Poonawalla seeking ban on Gau Rakshaks and to probe all incidents of cow vigilantism in these states.

The matter has been deferred to May 3 for further hearing.

 

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Pehlu Khan, and four of his associates were attacked and beaten on April 1 on NH-8 while they were on their way to Haryana.

Khan died on Wednesday, following which three people were arrested.

An FIR has been registered and investigation is currently underway in this regard. (With ANI inputs)