2 thrashed for stealing' cows in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Two men were thrashed by a mob in Subhash Nagar area of Mughalsarai for reportedly stealing a calf and a cow.

According to reports, the duo was on a run after stealing a calf and a cow. Later, the two were intercepted by a mob and were thrashed before being handed over to the police.

SP Chandauli S.K. Singh said that the two were caught fleeing after stealing cows from the local residents.

The SP also said that strict action will be taken against the mob that thrashed the two accused. Instances of cow vigilantism in the state have been on a rise. Similar instances have been reported in the past and people have also lost their lives at the hands of frenzied crowds.