The roads of Simaria village of Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh witnessed a huge protest on Monday against the lynching of two tribal men who were killed by members of the Bajrang Dal in the wee hours of May 2.
The protestors, carrying yellow flags, shouted slogans and demanded the killers be hanged. The effect of the bandh was also seen at the district headquarters.
What led to the protest:
Two tribal men were beaten to death by members of the Bajrang Dal organisation on suspicion of cow smuggling.
According to the information received here, some people reached Simaria village under Kurai police station in Seoni district after coming to know of alleged cow smuggling in the area.
They started beating those who were allegedly involved in the act. Two people were killed and one person received serious injuries in the incident, which took place on Monday night. In protest, members of the tribal community blocked the road on National Highway 44, demanding justice.
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