He Killed My Rooster’: Dargah Attendant Beats Youth to Death, Calls It His ‘Child’

Youth Murdered on Killing Cock in Punjab: 26-year-old Umesh Yadav was beaten to death inside a dargah in Ludhiana, Punjab. The incident came to light when Umesh killed a rooster owned by a servitor. Enraged, the dargah's chief servitor, Harjinder Pal alias Baba Pammi Shah (58), brutally beat him. Seriously injured, Umesh was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police have arrested the accused, Baba Pammi Shah.

Accused Says he raised the Rooster Like his own child

During police interrogation, Baba Pammi Shah stated that he had raised the white rooster like his own child for the past four years. When the young man killed the rooster, he lost his temper and attacked him. The deceased, Umesh Yadav, was originally from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and currently lives in Mundian, Ludhiana.

Relative Recounts the Incident

Umesh's cousin, Rahul Yadav, said that on the evening of October 6th, they were returning after dropping a relative at Dhandari railway station. Umesh began having seizures and went to a nearby shrine. A white rooster was roaming there, and Umesh killed it by twisting its neck. Three people at the shrine then attacked him.

Those Who Tried to Help Were also assaulted

According to Rahul, the people at the shrine first beat him and then called Baba Pammi Shah. The baba slammed Umesh's head against the wall several times, causing him to lose consciousness. When Rahul and his father tried to rescue Umesh, they were also beaten and locked in a room. When they were released several hours later, they took Umesh to the hospital, but it was too late.

Police Investigation Underway

Police have registered a murder case and arrested the accused, Baba Pammi Shah. The role of the other three people present at the shrine is also being investigated. Police officials said that in view of the seriousness of the case, the investigation is being carried out expeditiously.