A man was killed on Wednesday night in Bihar’s Saran district by a mob for transporting animal bones in a truck, said the police. At least 20 people have been detained for questioning and four have been arrested, the police added.
The victim, identified as Zahiruddin, worked as a truck driver and was accompanied by his son, Ghulam Rasool, when a mob attacked them.
According to the police, Zahiruddin and Ghulam were on the way to a bone factory in Gaura with animal bones in their container. Suddenly, a mechanical fault arose in the container, leading to a strong smell emanating from the loaded bones.
The foul smell attracted locals, who began questioning the driver over it. It was during this time that the crowd spotted bones in the container.
Provoked, the angry mob attacked Zahiruddin, fatally injuring him.
Meanwhile, the police reached the spot and transported the injured driver to the Chhapra Sadar Hospital for treatment.
Zahiruddin died of his injuries, a medical staff said…
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