Overview

• The victim suffered head injuries, was referred from Bhilwara to Jaipur’s SMS Hospital for neurosurgery, and died on September 20.
• The attack occurred around 3 a.m. on September 16 after he and a companion bought livestock at the Lambiya cattle fair and were forced to stop by multiple vehicles.
• The survivor says the assailants called them cow smugglers and the FIR alleges the attackers snatched Rs 36,000.
• The complaint further alleges a caller demanded Rs 50,000 on the victim’s phone to spare his life and avoid police action.
• Bhilwara police say five suspects have been arrested and sent to judicial custody, FIRs cover assault, extortion and unlawful assembly with a separate cattle-smuggling case registered, and forensic reports are pending.