West Bengal: Police Arrests 14 After Two Lynched Over Suspicion of Cattle Theft

Two people have been beaten to death in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal on suspicion of animal theft. Police say they have arrested 14 people involved in the case. The incident took place in Mathabanga area on Thursday when Rabiul Islam and Prakash Das were carrying two cows in a van. With which this development was averted.

According to the information received from the police recently, the mob stopped the van and recovered the cows. They claimed that they were stolen from the area a few days ago and are now taking them with animal smugglers. After questioning both of them, their whereabouts were asked. After this, the mob beat him up and set the van on fire.

In their statement, the police say that they admitted the victims to the hospital but died due to injury. The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has recently passed the West Bengal (Prevention of Prevention) Bill, 2019. On which the signature of the Governor is being awaited.

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