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West Bengal: 2 lynched by mob in Coochbehar over cattle theft suspicion
Two people were killed in Coochbehar, West Bengal after they were allegedly lynched up by a mob over alleged suspicion of cattle theft
Two persons have been lynched over suspicion of cattle theft in Coochbehar district and 14 persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident, police said.
It took place on Thursday in Mathabanga area when Rabiul Islam and Prakash Das were ferrying two cows in a van.
Published: 22 Nov 2019, 10:24 AM IST
According to police, a mob stopped the van and recovered the cows, which it claimed were stolen from the area a few days ago and were being taken to cattle smugglers.
After questioning the duo about their whereabouts, the mob beat them and set the van on fire.
Published: 22 Nov 2019, 10:24 AM IST
The police admitted them to a hospital where they succumbed to their injuries, the police said.
The West Bengal Assembly had recently passed the West Bengal (Prevention of Lynching) Bill, 2019, which is waiting for the governor's assent.
Published: 22 Nov 2019, 10:24 AM IST
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Published: 22 Nov 2019, 10:24 AM IST