cow vigilantism
MP: 4 people beaten up by vigilantes on suspicion of being cow smugglers
The alleged cow smugglers were arrested but the assailants were absconding, police said.
Can consume meat of any animal, but not cow's: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
During the last few months, consumption of beef has triggered heated arguments and also sparked incidents of violence in the country.
Centre to Supreme Court: We don’t back cow vigilantism
The govt told the court that no vigilante group has any space in the country as per the procedures of law.
Stamp out vigilantism
At least 20 incidents of vigilante attacks have already been reported in 2017 and the victims have been dalits or Muslims.
No vigilante group should be given space in India: SC to Centre, states
SC also sought the assistance of the Centre and states for removing violent content related to cow vigilantism uploaded on social media.
In RS, Oppn alleges members of RSS, Govt involved in all lynchings
Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad attacked the government, saying the rise in these incidents was spreading the message of fear.
BJP leaders accuse Congress of conspiring to disrupt House
Leaked Congress’ strategy for the Monsoon Session, titled “Key issues to raise in Parliament”, was being reported by some news channels.
Opposition raises lynching issue, govt alleges communal bias
Naresh Agrawal later had to express regret after the treasury benches forced an adjournment.
The cow agenda
The Modi govt is not serious about cracking down on cow vigilante lynch mobs.
PM Modi to states: Act to rein in lynch mobs
Don’t politicise gau rakshaks issue, says Modi.