Violent clash erupted between the locals and police in Palwal district of Haryana on Thursday after the local villagers stopped a truck allegedly carrying beef. They beat up the driver of the vehicle even as angry mob damaged the vehicle before blocking the Palwal-Aligarh highway.
later, the blockade led to immense chaos resulting in several vehicles being stuck in the commotion as hundreds of people were reported to had gathered on the spot to stage a protest on the issue. Police reached the spot upon receiving the information and rescued the driver from the mob before taking him into custody. later, a clash broke out between the villagers and police.
Eye witnesses said angry villagers pelted stones on policemen as they tried to clear the chaos and the police too retaliated with firing several rounds in the air. Several policemen are said to have been injured in the clash.
Following the incident, massive police force have been deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incident.
Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has ordered an inquiry into the matter and assured that those found guilty will not be spared.
Talking to the mediapersons at Mewat, the Chief Minister said that he has received preliminary information on this issue and has ordered to conduct an inquiry so that truth can come out. He also assured that guilty will be punished as per law.
As per the information, the truck was carrying meat which has been sent to laboratory for testing.
On the issue, Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij said that the accused would be punished in the matter.
Recently, an alleged cow smuggler was shot dead and his accomplice was injured in an encounter with Haryana police near Thanesar town in the wee hours on November 29.
In the past few years, the number of cases of cow slaughter is reported to be increasing, causing social tension in Haryana. There have been many occasions in Jhajjar, Gurgaon, Mewat, Bhiwani and other places when the Hindus had objected to cows and meat being carried in trucks to other States.
Notably, Haryana has the strictest legislation in the country against cow slaughter.
For the “protection and upkeep” of cows, Haryana has implemented ‘Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan’ Act, 2015, which clamps a complete ban on cow slaughter in the State and provides for a rigorous imprisonment ranging from three years to ten years for killing the animal. It also provides for a fine from Rs 30,000 to Rs 1 lakh.