A day after police began a probe into the complaint against the Dadri lynch victim’s family for alleged cow slaughter and beef consumption, the groundswell opinion among Bishada villagers favoured a legal battle over street protests.
Residents also contacted other villages in a bid to garner support for a mahapanchyat if an FIR was not lodged against the family of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was lynched nine months ago following rumours that his family stored and ate beef at their house.
“Other villages have been contacted and they have extended support to us. We will ensure that an FIR is lodged against Akhlaqs family. If in 20 days no FIR is lodged a maha panchyat will be held and the matter will be taken to streets,” said Sanjay Rana, father of one of the accused Vishal Rana.