2017 Pratapgarh lynching

The 2017 Pratapgarh lynching refers to the violent mob killing of two individuals, identified as Junaid and his accomplice, in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, on June 22, 2017. The incident occurred amid rising tensions surrounding allegations of cattle theft, as well as a backdrop of increasing unrest related to cow protection laws in India. Witnesses reported that a large group of villagers attacked the victims, leading to their brutal death. The event sparked national outrage and intensified debates about mob violence and communal relations in India. In the aftermath, local law enforcement arrested several suspects, highlighting concerns over vigilante justice and the enforcement of laws pertaining to religious sentiments and animal rights.