TOI: Meat found in Akhlaq’s House was Mutton, not Beef

The Times of India has reported that meat found in Akhlaq’s house was mutton, and not beef, as per the reports given by a Veterinary Doctor. Akhlaq was lynched by a mob at Bishada village in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh over rumours of stolen cow, slaughter and beef eating. The issue has snowballed into a national outrage, thanks to media attention.

According to the Times of India, the meat was sample was taken from Akhlaq’s house, was examined by a Veterinary Doctor. He confirmed that it was mutton. However, the sample was sent to a forensic lab in Mathura for double checking.