One person from the mob that attacked 48-year-old Shaukat Ali on Sunday, 7 April, has been detained by Assam Police. Ali was beaten up and harassed by the mob for allegedly selling beef in the state’s Biswanath Chariali area.

“A case has been registered and probe is underway. One person has been detained. The CM has also directed us to take strict action. All accused will be arrested soon,” Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia told ANI.