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Tensions escalated in Mathura on Eid after the alleged killing of a local cow protector known as ‘Farsa Wale Baba.’ Angry protesters blocked the Agra-Delhi highway and resorted to stone pelting, damaging police and administrative vehicles.
Violence Erupts in Mathura on Eid After Killing of ‘Farsa Wale Baba’
Mathura: Tensions erupted in the Braj region on Eid when renowned cow protector Chandrashekhar, also known as "Farsa wale Baba," died under suspicious circumstances. The incident reportedly occurred near Navipur village in the Kosikalan police station area, where cow smugglers allegedly crushed him with a vehicle. The incident sparked an atmosphere of grief and anger in the area.
According to locals, Baba Chandrashekhar had received information about cow smuggling in the area. He was pursuing the alleged smugglers with his team. Meanwhile, the accused attacked his vehicle near Navipur and crushed him, killing him on the spot. Upon learning of the incident, the police administration swung into action and launched an investigation.
Enraged by the incident, people blocked the Agra-Delhi Highway. A large number of people gathered and protests began. The crowd pelted stones on the highway, damaging several vehicles. The sudden stone pelting created panic at the scene and frightened the passengers.
The angry mob did not spare the vehicles of administrative officials either. The vehicles of the SDM and police officers were pelted with stones, breaking their glass and windows. The police force present at the scene attempted to control the situation, but the situation briefly spiraled out of control due to the violent crowd.
To bring the situation under control, police had to fire tear gas shells. Roads leading to Barsana have also been blocked so that the accused can be arrested as soon as possible. Senior police officers are present at the scene and monitoring the situation.
Baba's body was brought to the cowshed in his village, Anjanokh, where thousands of villagers and supporters gathered. His popularity and fearless image have caused widespread anger in the area.
The administration is monitoring the situation. Currently, a tense calm prevails in the area, with police patrolling regularly. The administration is appealing to the public to maintain peace, and the investigation into the matter is ongoing.
