In Pics: Cop Killed As Mob Clashes With Police Over Cow Slaughter Reports in UP's Bulandshahr

Subodh Kumar, who was posted at the Siana Police Station, was killed as a mob protesting over illegal cow slaughter went on a rampage torching a police post and clashing with police.

As tension prevailed in the area, policemen from several police stations have been rushed along with senior officials to take control of the situation.

Two persons including a police officer were killed in a violence that broke out on Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district after reports of illegal cow slaughter.

Senior police officials have rushed to the crime scene to contain the violence, which threatens peace in the entire region.

A man named Sumit who suffered bullet injury after protesters clashed with police died during treatment in Meerut hospital.

People belonging Hindu outfits clashed with police, pelted them with stones and indulged in arson. Several vehicles and the Chingarwathi Police Chowki were also set on fire.