Tension in Machche over slaughterhouse

There was a quarrel between people belonging to two communities over transportation of animals, to a slaughterhouse. A person saw a cow being brought out of the slaughter house and he told the same to the Hindu organizations.

A group attacked the place of worship, pelted stones and damaged some parts of the structure. They also damaged three four-wheelers and set fire to a two-wheeler.

The mob tried to get hold of the owner of the slaughter house but he escaped and mob tried to destroy the property when the police resorted to lathi charge.

Police said situation was under control. Additional police personnel were camping in the village.