Gorakhpur, Sep 16 || Tension gripped Gorakhpur on Tuesday after a 19-year-old NEET aspirant was allegedly killed by cattle smugglers, triggering angry protests by locals who blocked the road.
The victim’s family demanded justice for the young man.
“He should be hanged,” a relative said, demanding strict action not only against the smugglers but also against any negligent police personnel.
Senior officials, including the District Magistrate, DIG, and SSP, rushed to the scene and are currently investigating the incident.
Eyewitness Vivek Nishad, along with his grandfather, recounted the horrific incident.
“The cattle smugglers came, attacked the victim, and carried him. After carrying him for a few kilometres, they shot him,” said Vivek.
The victim’s uncle had alerted the village chowkidar, Gayasuddin, who promptly informed the police.