Archive · 20 Nov 2025
UP Govt's Move to Withdraw Akhlaq Lynching Case Sparks Outrage
Eight years after Mohammed Akhlaq was lynched in Bisada over alleged cow slaughter, the UP government has moved to withdraw charges against all the accused.
Akhlaq's family has left the village and the accused have 'moved on' with their lives, while villagers prefer not to discuss the case.
Akhlaq's family lawyer and political leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi have criticized the government's move, alleging political motives.
UP government recommends withdrawal of charges against all 18 accused in Akhlaq lynching case
Akhlaq's family left Bisada for security reasons, lives in undisclosed locations
Accused have 'moved on' with jobs and new lives, villagers prefer not to discuss the case
Akhlaq's family lawyer surprised and questioning the timing of government's move
Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes UP government's decision, alleges BJP stands with the guilty
- Who
- Mohammed Akhlaq, his family, the accused (including Vishal Rana, Shivam, Gaurav Sisodiya, Saurav Sisodiya, Dr Arun Sisodiya, Vivek, Sachin, Ravi Sisodiya, Puneet Pandit, and others), Asaduddin Owaisi
- What
- Lynching of Akhlaq over alleged cow slaughter, UP government's move to withdraw charges against the accused
- When
- September 28, 2015 (lynching), March 2017 (accused released on bail), October 2023 (UP government's move to withdraw charges)
- Where
- Bisada village in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged cow slaughter (lynching), political reasons (government's move to withdraw charges)
Akhlaq's Family & Asaduddin Owaisi
Bisada Villagers & Accused
Withdrawal of Charges
Akhlaq's Family & Asaduddin Owaisi
Surprised and questioning the timing of the government's move, alleging political motives
Bisada Villagers & Accused
Villagers see it as 'justice for the accused', prefer not to discuss the case
- Victim
- Mohammed Akhlaq
- Date of Lynching
- September 28, 2015
- Accused
- 19 people, including Vishal Rana, Shivam, Gaurav Sisodiya, Saurav Sisodiya, Dr Arun Sisodiya, Vivek, Sachin, Ravi Sisodiya, Puneet Pandit, and others
- Charges
- Murder, attempt to murder, rioting, assault
- Accused's Status
- Out on bail since March 2017, government recommends withdrawal of charges
- Akhlaq's Family Status
- Left Bisada for security reasons, lives in undisclosed locations
