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Lucknow biryani stall owner assaulted over alleged prohibited meat
A biryani seller named Rizwan was attacked while carrying meat for his shop.
The attack happened in the Itaunja area of Lucknow on Sunday morning.
Three young men allegedly accused him of carrying prohibited meat.
They also allegedly threatened to kill him.
People living nearby stepped in and stopped the situation.
Rizwan had injuries to his head and face.
He received medical treatment and left the hospital later that day.
Police took the meat for testing by a veterinary officer.
A 40-year-old biryani stall owner was allegedly assaulted by three youths in Itaunja, Lucknow, on Sunday morning.
The youths allegedly accused Rizwan of carrying prohibited meat for his shop and threatened to kill him.
Residents intervened, and police said the matter was resolved at the scene.
Rizwan suffered head and facial injuries and was discharged after treatment on Sunday evening.
Police seized the meat and sent a report to a veterinary officer for testing.
- Who
- Rizwan, a 40-year-old biryani stall owner, was allegedly attacked by three youths in their 20s.
- What
- Rizwan was assaulted after the youths allegedly accused him of carrying prohibited meat and threatened him.
- Where
- The incident occurred in the Itaunja area of Lucknow, near Mahona.
- When
- Sunday morning; he was discharged from hospital on Sunday evening.
- Why
- The youths allegedly believed Rizwan was carrying prohibited meat for his shop; police seized it for testing.
Key facts
- Victim
- Rizwan, a 40-year-old biryani stall owner
- Location
- Itaunja area of Lucknow, near Mahona
- Accused
- Three youths, all reportedly in their 20s
- Reported accusation
- Carrying prohibited meat
- Injuries
- Head and facial injuries
- Police action
- Meat seized and report sent to a veterinary officer
- Medical status
- Discharged from hospital on Sunday evening










