Manesar heads the cow vigilante wing of the Bajrang Dal in BJP-ruled Haryana. He gained prominence over the past few years in Haryana as a leader of the cow protection task force and was allegedly supported by local BJP leaders
Police on Wednesday continued to maintain strict vigil in Pusesawali village in Maharashtra s Satara district where communal violence claimed one life, while the Internet services which have been suspended are likely to be restored by evening, PTI quoted officials as saying. Two groups clashed in Pusesawali village on Sunday night over an "objectionable" post on social media. Rioters also set on fire some houses and vehicles, police earlier said.
Violence erupted in Satara’s Pusesavali village Sunday after some "objectionable" posts were made on social media. One person was killed in the clashes, while at least 19 others were injured.