Elderly lynched in UP after his cycle hits woman

KANPUR: A 60-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men, after his bicycle hit a woman in Kotahriya village in Makhi police area of Unnao district on Wednesday. Two suspects have been detained by the police.
According to the police, the victim identified as Rameshwar was riding his bicycle when he hit a woman. “The woman fell down after which an argument ensued between Rameshwar and her family members. Later more people joined them and they all started beating Rameshwar,” said a police officer.
“He was later taken to a nearby hospital but was declared dead upon arrival,” he added.
Rameshwar’s son Ram Babu broke down as he said, “It had come to fore that the assailants, after beating my father also tried to drown him in a water-filled pit in unconscious state. Those cruel people killed my father.” He said that a few villagers rushed to help him, but were threatened. They then rushed back to the village and alerted others. But by the time villagers reached the site, Rameshwar was lying in a pool of blood.
Ram Babu said, “Those local goons are responsible for my father’s death and they should be immediately arrested,” he said further.
A case has been registered and police have detained two suspects. “All the accused have been identified and will be arrested soon,” said police.