Lucknow: A young man was assaulted, abused and threatened to kill him while he was carrying meat in Itaunja police station area of Lucknow. The young man has been brutally beaten up for carrying banned meat. In Itaunja police station area, a Muslim youth was brutally kicked, punched and beaten with a belt and beaten to death. The victim, Rizwan, lodged a complaint at the police station. The youths named Rana Yadav, Shanu and Suraj are accused of assault.
He sets up a biryani cart near the mosque
According to the police, Rizwan’s son late Ghulam, a resident of Kasai Mohalla, Mahona, runs a biryani cart near the Badi Masjid in Mahona on Sundays and Thursdays. On September 20, 2026, at around 8:30 am, Rizwan was carrying the meat. Meanwhile, Rana Yadav, Shanu and Suraj stopped him on the way.
Death threats given
It is alleged that the trio abused and assaulted Rizwan, accusing him of carrying banned meat. The victim also alleged that he was threatened with death.
A case has been registered under these sections
A case has been registered at Itaunja police station on the basis of Rizwan’s complaint. The police have taken action against the accused under sections 351 (1), 352, 115 (2), 117 (1) and 110 BNS.
Samples sent for meat testing
The police have seized the meat from the spot and sent a report to the veterinary officer for investigation. Meat sampling is being done. Further legal action will be taken based on the investigation report. According to the police, peace and law and order is currently maintained at the spot.
Video going viral
A video of Rizwan being beaten up by a biryani cart near a mosque has gone viral on social media. It is clearly visible that many youths are beating him mercilessly. The victim, Rizwan, kept pleading for help. The accused did not listen to him and kept beating him and his blood kept coming out. There is a lot of anger among the local people about this incident.
