UP CM orders strict action in Mathura Cow vigilante's death case

IN UP, a cow vigilante popularly known as 'Farsa wale Baba' was killed after he was struck by a truck on a highway near the Haryana border early Saturday when he along with his aides stopped another vehicle on suspicion of cattle smuggling, officials said. The incident triggered violent protests and a traffic blockade on the day when President Droupadi Murmu was visiting the district. Angry locals blocked the national highway, leading to traffic snarls stretching several kilometres.  Authorities rejected the claim and claimed the accident occurred due to poor visibility. Supporters of Chandrashekhar, who was known as 'Farsa wale Baba', alleged he was run over by cattle smugglers when he was trying to stop a truck carrying cattle near the Kotvan border area. After registering a case, the Mathura police have arrested 3 persons so for. According to SSP, Mathura, police is taking further action in the incident. 

दिनांक 21.03.2026 को सुवह करीब 3 से 4 बजे थाना कोसी क्षेत्र में ऐक्सीडेन्ट में चंद्रशेखर उर्फ फरसा बाबा की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण मृत्यु हो जाने ,उनके साथी द्वारा दी गई तहरीर पर ऐक्सीडेन्ट का मुकदमा पंजीकृत कर विधिक कार्यवाही किये जानें , घायल ट्रक चालक की इलाज के दौरान मृत्यु हो जाने… pic.twitter.com/VtiYceBNlO

— MATHURA POLICE (@mathurapolice) March 21, 2026

Protesters damaged several vehicles, smashing windows and creating a tense atmosphere. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the situation and directed officials to initiate strict action.