Dadri lynching case: Court orders FIR against the Akhlaqs

In a new twist in the Dadri murder case, a local court yesterday ordered registration of a case against Mohammed Akhlaq’s family for alleged cow slaughter

Greater Noida: In a new twist in the Dadri murder case, a local court yesterday ordered registration of a case against Mohammed Akhlaq’s family for alleged cow slaughter.

Family members of Mohammad Akhlaq mourn his death. File Pic

“Judicial Magistrate Vijay Kumar acting on application moved under 156(3) CrPC for registration of a case, has ordered investigation and lodging of an FIR of cow slaughter against Akhlaq's family,” said D S R Tripathi, Senior Prosecution Officer.

Residents of Bishada village in Dadri had met Gautam Budh Nagar SSP on June 5 to press their demand for registration of an FIR against Mohammad Akhlaq’s family for alleged cow slaughter, following which he had ordered a probe into the charge.

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