Mob attacks man for cow theft

2018-09-30

Main Information

  • Victim Names Zakir Hussain
  • Date of Incident 2018-09-30
  • Nature of Violence Murder/Lynch
  • Causal factors Unknown
  • Religion of Vicitim Unknown
  • Name of Perpetrator
  • State Assam
  • City/District Darrang, Darrang
  • Party in Power NOT DISCLOSED

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Darrang
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

Zakir Hussain, a resident of Mangaldoi in Assam, was attacked with lathis on suspicion of cow theft by a mob. Three others, including two policemen, who tried to rescue the man were also roughed up by the mob. The assault was recorded on video by onlookers. Police registered a case under charges of rioting, assaulting public servant and attempt to murder. Assam police arrested three people and detained a minor for allegedly attacking the man who later died.