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J&K: 60-yr-old man beaten by group of men, police warn against spread of rumours

THE ASIAN AGE
Published : Jul 23, 2018, 9:43 pm IST
Updated : Jul 23, 2018, 9:44 pm IST

Abdul Hamid Sheikh had brought a buffalo and was walking it to home when he was attacked. The attackers took away Rs 70,000 also.

The attack took place in Inhar, the same area where Parbhat Singh lives, with whom Sheikh had a tiff. Singh started harassing and thrashing Sheikh and was later joined by other family members. (Representational image)
 The attack took place in Inhar, the same area where Parbhat Singh lives, with whom Sheikh had a tiff. Singh started harassing and thrashing Sheikh and was later joined by other family members. (Representational image)

Ramban: A 60-year-old man was attacked on Sunday afternoon by a group of men in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. 

According to reports, the man, Abdul Hamid Sheikh had brought a buffalo and was walking it to home when he was attacked. Police also informed that the attackers took away Rs 70,000.

The attack took place in Inhar, the same area where Parbhat Singh lives, with whom Sheikh had a tiff. Singh started harassing and thrashing Sheikh and was later joined by other family members. Sheikh sustained minor injuries and got discharged from the local hospital.

Three people have been arrested in this case. 

Police in a tweet said that it is not a case of cow vigilantism and advised people not to pay any attention to any mischievous propaganda. 

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Location: India, Jammu and Kashmir