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title: "Muslim Man Killed, Another Critical After Attack by Cow Vigilantes in India’s Madhya Pradesh"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/muslim-man-killed-attack-by-cow-vigilantes-in-madhya-pradesh\/"
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updated: "2025-06-18"
description: "Junaid Qureshi was transporting cattle for dairy purposes when he and a companion were brutally assaulted by a mob near Raisen; over 10 attackers are still at large."
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# Muslim Man Killed, Another Critical After Attack by Cow Vigilantes in India’s Madhya Pradesh

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/muslim-man-killed-attack-by-cow-vigilantes-in-madhya-pradesh/
Updated: 2025-06-18

**Bhopal, June 18, 2025** — A 35-year-old Muslim man, **Junaid Qureshi**, died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries from a violent mob attack by self-styled cow vigilantes in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district. His companion, **Armaan**, remains in critical condition.

The attack occurred on **June 5**, when the two men — both residents of Bhopal — were transporting seven cows and a bull in a pickup truck near **Mehargaon village**. They were stopped by a group of **20–25 men**, who accused them of smuggling cattle for slaughter and proceeded to beat them, reportedly overnight.

Family members say the cattle were being transported for Qureshi’s **dairy business** and that the assailants also looted **₹2 lakh** in cash. Disturbing **videos of the assault** have since gone viral online.

The victims were admitted to **Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal**, where Qureshi died and Armaan remains in intensive care.

Police have registered a case under charges including **attempt to murder and rioting**, arresting **3–4 suspects** so far. More than **10 individuals are still absconding**, and a manhunt is underway.

In a controversial move, police also registered a **counter-FIR** against Qureshi under the **Cow Slaughter and Animal Cruelty Acts**, based on a complaint by a local workshop owner who alleged the cattle were destined for slaughterhouses — a claim refuted by the victims’ families.

The case has reignited public debate on **vigilante justice**, **minority safety**, and the misuse of cow protection laws in India.