ROHTAK, Aug. 6 -- The family members of a dairy operator who was allegedly beaten to death by a group of neighbours staged a road blockade at the busy Jindal Chowk in Hisar, demanding the arrest of the accused and financial assistance for the bereaved family.

The protest erupted after the post-mortem examination of the victim, Jeevan, was conducted at Agroha Medical College. The relatives and supporters gathered at the intersection, disrupting traffic for several hours and leading to long queues of vehicles.

Additional superintendent of police (ASP) held talks with the protesters in an attempt to restore normalcy. The agitating family members alleged that despite the brutal murder, the accused were still at large. Jeevan was allegedly a...