‘Invoke NSA against accused’

The family of Mohammed Akhlaq, who was lynched over rumours of eating beef, on Wednesday demanded slapping of charges under the National Security Act against the accused, and hearing of the case by a fast-track court, even as they vowed to restore peace in the village.

They were speaking at a peace meeting organised by the Gautam Budh Nagar district administ-ration, involving several village heads at the Jarcha police station here, where Bishada’s pradhan Sanjeev Rana urged politicians to stop visiting it.

“I want to ensure peace for Hindus and Muslims in the village. I don’t want any politician to come and disturb peace here,” Mr. Rana said.