The action was taken following the legal proceedings conducted by the Damoh municipality in which the constructions were found illegal. These slaughterhouses were situated in Kasai Mandi area under the Damoh Kotwali police station in the district.
The Jawan was posted at Kasai Mandi outpost under Kotwali police station in the district. He was on duty when he allegedly heard a few people making noise and went to reason with them. The incident escalated and the noise makers reportedly pelted stones at him which led to his death.