 |
|
A tragic incident in Haryana, India, has shed light on the dangers of vigilante justice and the increasing prevalence of cow vigilantism in the region. Aryan Mishra, a 12th-grade student, was fatally shot by a group of self-proclaimed cow vigilantes who mistakenly believed he was involved in cattle smuggling. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about the escalation of violence fueled by such groups.
The footage, obtained from the Gadpuri toll plaza on the Agra-Delhi national highway, reveals the harrowing sequence of events that led to Aryan's death. On August 24th, Aryan was traveling with friends in a Renault Duster when they were intercepted by five individuals in a Maruti Suzuki Swift. The vigilantes, later identified as Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna, Adesh, and Saurabh, had received information about suspected cattle smugglers operating in the area. Mistaking Aryan's car for a vehicle belonging to the smugglers, they initiated a pursuit.
Aryan's friend, Harshit, who was driving, refused to stop the car, fearing that they were being targeted by assailants who had a grudge against their friend Shanky. The vigilantes, convinced that they were dealing with cattle smugglers, opened fire on the Duster. A bullet struck Aryan in the neck, inflicting a serious injury. As the chase continued, the vigilantes fired again, this time hitting Aryan in the chest. The student was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The arrests of the five accused individuals and their subsequent appearance in court highlight the severity of the crime and the need for swift justice. However, the incident serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by vigilante groups operating under the guise of protecting cows, a sacred animal in Hinduism. These groups often take the law into their own hands, fueled by religious fervor and a distorted sense of justice, leading to tragic consequences.
Source: CCTV Shows Student Being Chased By Cow Vigilantes Before Being Shot Dead