Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Odisha Man Killed by Alleged Cow Vigilantes
A man named Sk Makandar Mahammad was beaten to death by some people who might have been cow vigilantes.
He was the only person in his family who earned money, and he worked as a mason.
He had promised to take his children to a local festival after work, but he never came back.
His brother said that five people stopped the van he was in and attacked him with weapons.
The family is very sad and wants the people who did this to be arrested.
Sk Makandar Mahammad, a 35-year-old mason, was allegedly killed by cow vigilantes.
He was the sole earner for a family of seven, including his wife, three children, and his paralyzed father.
Five persons are accused of detaining and assaulting Mahammad with deadly weapons.
The incident occurred in Astia, on the outskirts of Balasore, Odisha.
Mahammad's brother filed a complaint, and an FIR was registered based on it.
- Who
- Sk Makandar Mahammad, a 35-year-old mason and the sole earner for his family of seven.
- What
- An alleged attack by cow vigilantes resulting in Mahammad's death.
- When
- Early morning after leaving home on Tuesday night.
- Where
- Astia, on the outskirts of Balasore, Odisha.
- Why
- The reason for Mahammad being in the van is unknown.
- Victim's Name
- Sk Makandar Mahammad
- Victim's Age
- 35
- Victim's Occupation
- Mason
- Daily Earnings
- Rs 500
- Number of Accused
- 5
- Location of Incident
- Astia, Balasore, Odisha
- Family Members
- 7 (wife, 3 children, mother, paralyzed father)
