Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Singh Kataria on Sunday denied claims made by the family members of Pehlu Khan, who was allegedly lynched by Gau Rakshaks for transporting cows in Alwar, that he was falsely accused of smuggling cows as he had valid purchase documents. Apart from a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), no one can authorise anyone to transport cows,” Kataria told ANI. “There were some people who thrashed him and when the police reached the spot, they ran away. Read moreAn FIR was filed against Khan for illegally transporting cows for slaughter. The FIR states that he did not have valid purchase documents.

Source: Hindustan Times April 09, 2017 13:41 UTC