Uttar Pradesh: 75-year-old woman thrashed to death for objecting less ration in Muzaffarnagar

An elderly woman was beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar allegedly by a fair price shop owner after she objected for being provided less ration than sanctioned, police said on Saturday.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered a case against three people, including the shop owner. The complaint was filed by the victim’s son.

According to a senior police officer, a case has been registered against shop owner Naseem, Shamim and Janu.

The police said that the 75-year-old deceased had gone to bring ration from the fair price shop and she objected when she was allegedly given less quantity than the sanctioned. “The accused after a heated debate, beat her to death,” police added.

Police further added that they are investigating the matter.