Cow protection

Courts in Gujarat have previously awarded life sentences to several convicts in cow slaughter cases as well. The basis for these rulings is a statutory amendment enacted by the Gujarat government in 2017. Because courts function strictly under statutory provisions, they cannot award stringent punishments such as life imprisonment without an explicit legal provision.

There is at tradition of donating bovines to Srikanteshwara temple. However, in the absence of a Gaushala in the temple, these bovines become vulnerable to attacks and smuggling.

The Police immediately reached the spot discovering remains of the cattle skin and blood post-slaughter. The police also saw a total of three men surrounding the remains. However, the three tried to flee from the spot after seeing the police constable approaching.

Arrested Devendra is the city chief of Karni Sena while the main accused Rahul Singh is the district president, as per reports. The Karni Sena has reportedly expelled them from the organisation.

Gau Raksha Dal intercepted 10 tons of cow meat in Punjab. It was being smuggled from Delhi in a truck.

The Hindu community members met state BJP chief Chandrashekar Bavankule on October 15 and demanded the revocation of permission granted for the construction of the slaughterhouse.

ISKCON issued a statement describing the accusations as "unfounded" and expressed its "deep pain" at the "defamatory, slanderous, and malicious accusations" made by the BJP leader.

India would not need Gau Rakshaks if people become empathetic towards cow stealing and smuggling and their illegal slaughter and call out the crime for what it is - instead of building false narratives for their international audience to play up the 'Muslims under attack' rhetoric.

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has said that the appeal to celebrate February 14 as cow hug day has been withdrawn.