MEERUT, June 19 -- A minor collision between a car and a motorcycle allegedly escalated into mob violence, vandalism and arson in which a cotton factory was gutted and a bovine was killed in Daulatpur village under the Naugawan Sadat police station limits in Amroha district on Wednesday, police said.

Superintendent of police (SP) Amit Kumar Anand, accompanied by additional SP Akhilesh Bhadauria and police forces from several stations, rushed to the scene. However, the mob had dispersed by then.

"Considering the gravity of the incident, a special investigation team has been formed, and strict action will be taken against those found guilty," the SP said.

"An FIR will be registered once a formal complaint is received. The situation is un...