The family has no plan to permanently shift out of Bisada village, said Mohammad Akhlaq's eldest brother Jamil.
"We want to live like before," Dadri mob killing victim Mohammad Akhlaq's eldest brother Jamil said today, stressing that the family has no plan to permanently shift out of Bisada village as their five generations have stayed here.
He, however, said that they may move out of the village for two to four months, if required.
Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Nagendra Prasad Singh said the family is getting round-the-clock police protection.
"As you can see, our family members have not shifted anywhere and do not intend to do so either. We are very much in Bisada," Mr Jamil told PTI at his home, next to Aqlakh's residence.
On report that Aqlakh's son Sartaj had moved the family to Delhi, Jamil said, "He (Sartaj) is saying certain things out of concern but that does not mean he will go beyond my words".
The district magistrate said that the family has not shared any plans with him regarding moving out immediately, although "Sartaj is concerned about their safety".
Aqlakh was lynched to death in Bisada on September 28 over the rumours of eating beef, triggering nation-wide outrage. The victim's younger son Danish, 22, was critically wounded in the attack and is undergoing treatment at a Noida hospital.
Mr Jamil, visibly irritated over constant media scrutiny, said that more than anything else, bringing the culprits to justice was of paramount importance.
"We are tired of saying the same thing over and over again, but media still runs unverified news. For us getting justice is the only objective and only administration and court can ensure that," he said.
He said members of the family, specially Aqlakh's daughter and mother were finding it difficult to lead a normal life after the incident.
"She (Aqlakh's mother) is not in a condition to speak any more. What can a person say when her son was beaten to death before her eyes," he said.