AGRA, March 22 -- Standing by their position that the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar alias Farsa Baba, 55, was accidental and not linked to cow smuggling, Mathura police on Sunday continued a crackdown on those accused of spreading rumours that led to violence on the National Highway on Saturday.

Four cases have been registered and 19 people arrested so far, said Shlok Kumar, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Mathura, adding that more arrests are likely after identification through CCTV footage.

The violence followed an incident early Saturday when Farsa Baba was crushed to death in dense fog while inspecting a stationary container on the Agra-Delhi highway in Sainjani area.

Police said supporters of the deceased alleged de...