Balasore Mob Fury: Shop Torched Over Beef Suspicion, Jamujhadi Rocked by Violence

• A meat shop in Jamujhadi market, Balasore, was vandalized and set ablaze by a mob over suspicion of selling beef.
• The incident occurred on Saturday under Simulia police station; a viral video shows Radha Madhav Das allegedly setting the shop on fire amidst religious slogans.
• Odisha's strict cow slaughter laws (Odisha Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1960) make beef sales illegal, heightening religious sensitivity.
• Police deployed forces, detained shop owner Muna, and are investigating meat samples while identifying arsonists and vandals.
• The incident highlights the dangers of rumors and mob justice, damaging communal trust and raising questions about law and order.

Why It Matters: Mob violence fueled by beef suspicion in Balasore highlights dangers of rumors and disregard for law.