New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has reacted swiftly to the death of a cow vigilante in Mathura’s Kosi area, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath taking cognisance of the incident and directing officials to ensure strict action against the perpetrators. “The accused will not be spared under any circumstances,” the Chief Minister stated, underlining the state’s commitment to accountability and law enforcement.The incident reportedly occurred when Chandrashekhar, a lo…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A man identified as a cow vigilante was killed in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district after he was allegedly run over by a vehicle linked to suspected cattle smugglers during a late-night chase, sources said on Saturday.The deceased has been identified as Chandrashekhar, popularly known in the region as “Farsa Wale Baba,” a local cow protection activist. The incident took place in the Kosi area, near Navipur village under the Kosi Kalan police outpost limits.Accordi…
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.The grand Braj Holi began with groups of women from Barsana visiting Nandgaon to extend a ceremonial invitation for the iconic Lathmar Holi. With this customary exchange, the vibrant Phag (Holi…
Mathura, Feb 17 (IANS) Religious and political tensions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking ban on Muslims selling gulal during the festival of colours. In his letter, Falahari Maharaj made serious allegations, claiming that anti-Hindu elements could mix harmful impurities…