The response is expected within four weeks, said a statement by NHRC.The Commission has observed that the contents of the media reports are painful. "This is a serious issue of violation of human rights of the victims. Self-proclaimed volunteers creating an atmosphere of fear in society by taking law in their hands are required to be dealt with strictly as per law. Reportedly, the family members of the deceased, a dairy farmer, stated that the victims showed the attackers the receipt of legally purchased cows but they continued to thrash them. They snatched their wallets and cash of about Rupees one lakh as well as cell phones," NHRC said.

Source: Times of India April 07, 2017 13:25 UTC