Retired Army Officer Amanullah Lynched in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi
The attackers thrashed Amanullah across the head due to which he died on the spot, his son said in his statement. He said no family member other than his parents were in the house when the incident took place. The body has been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway, Dyaram said.
Amethi, July 28: A 64-year-old retired Army captain was beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Godiyan ka Purva village under Kamrauli Police Station limits, they said.
The retired Army personnel, Amanullah, and his wife were in their house when a group of people attacked them with sticks, his son told the police, ASP Dayaram said. Owaisi Targets Sangh Parivar, Says 'Mob Lynchings of Muslims and Dalits Are Linked to Them'
The attackers thrashed Amanullah across the head due to which he died on the spot, his son said in his statement. He said no family member other than his parents were in the house when the incident took place. The body has been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway, Dyaram said.