Cow protection activist Chandrashekhar died in a truck crash near Mathura; suspects sought amid claims he was targeted.

On March 21, 2026, Chandrashekhar, a cow protection activist known as "Farsa Wale Baba," died in a truck collision near Navipur village in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, during dense fog. Police confirmed the incident was a road accident, not linked to cattle smuggling, as the Rajasthan-registered truck carried wires and groceries. Witnesses and protesters claimed he was targeted by smugglers, sparking highway blockades, clashes with police, and vandalism. Authorities arrested one suspect, are searching for three others, and deployed reinforcements. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action, and a post-mortem is pending if requested.