Three Arrested in Odisha Balasore Lynching Case Involving Cattle Transport Dispute

In Odisha's Balasore district, 35-year-old Sk Makandar Mahammad died after being attacked by a mob allegedly opposing cattle transportation on January 14, 2026. Three suspects have been arrested, with eight others identified. The victim's brother filed a complaint leading to a second FIR for assault, while initial police reports cited a vehicle accident. Authorities registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the district administration pledged support to the victim's family and further arrests.