The Izzatnagar police had launched an operation on Monday (July 1) to catch the smuggler. The police succeeded in nabbing the culprit but a mob assembled at the spot soon and launched an assault on the police team.
Frustrated with the low income, Alam’s wives often had fights with each other. Alam had even sought a divorce from his wives last year, but they did not agree to it. Zabeena had also accused Alam of not being able to give her a child.
Police have stated that tension spread in the area after social media circulations of a communal angle being involved in the case. Internet services have been suspended in 13 police districts.