NEW DELHI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- A Muslim man was beaten to death and another brutally injured allegedly over rumours of cow slaughter in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, local media reports said Wednesday.

The incident took place on Monday at Hapur, around 70 km from New Delhi, the Indian capital city.

The victim was identified as 45-year-old Qasim. Another 65-year-old Samayuddin is being treated at a local hospital.

Local police officials describe the incident as fallout of a road rage incident.

However, a video of the incident that has gone viral on social media clearly indicates the duo was attacked on the rumours of cow slaughter.

The minute-long video shows Qasim lying in a field, with his clothes torn. While the victim screams in pain, a voice is heard warning the attackers to back off and give him some water.

Last month also a Muslim man was beaten to death and another brutally injured allegedly by cow vigilantes in Madhya Pradesh.

Cow slaughtering is a sensitive issue in India and sometimes flares up communal passions.