Cow vigilante run over by truck, protests in Mathura

MATHURA/VARANASI (UP): (Mar 22) A cow vigilante popularly known as 'Farsa wale Baba' was killed after he was struck by a truck on a highway near the Haryana border early Saturday when he along with his aides stopped another vehicle on suspicion of cattle smuggling, officials said.

The incident triggered violent protests and a traffic blockade on the day when President Droupadi Murmu was visiting the district. Angry locals blocked the national highway, leading to traffic snarls stretching several kilometres.

Supporters of Chandrashekhar, who was known as 'Farsa wale Baba', alleged he was run over by cattle smugglers when he was trying to stop a truck carrying cattle near the Kotvan border area. Authorities rejected the claim and claimed the accident occurred due to poor visibility.