Biryani seller beaten over suspected banned meat in Lucknow

A biryani vendor in Lucknow's Itaunja locality was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants who suspected him of carrying prohibited meat, authorities said Wednesday. The vendor alleged that the group stopped him on the road and subjected him to a beating with belts, fists and kicks based on allegations related to the meat he was transporting. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region surrounding meat trade and consumption. Police registered a first information report against three named accused following the vendor's complaint. Investigators seized the meat found in the vendor's possession and sent samples to a laboratory for testing to determine whether it falls under restricted categories. The vendor sustained injuries in the assault but details regarding his current condition remain unavailable. The police investigation is ongoing to identify additional suspects and establish the circumstances that led to the roadside attack.