Cow Vigilantism
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Possession of skin of dead cattle not an offence, says Bombay HC
The court was hearing a plea seeking quashing of an FIR in which a van driver was charged under the anti-cow slaughter law for carrying skins of cow species.
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A media student and a mystery caller: Muslims in UP village allege conspiracy in cow slaughter case
Two young Muslims were arrested for alleged cow slaughter. After they were released on bail, the police were inundated with alerts from an unknown caller.
Aarefa Johari
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Gurugram: Cow vigilantes brutally attack man as police watch; one person arrested
After the assault, the man was put back in the vehicle and taken to Badshahpur village, where he was beaten up again.
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Trending
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A woman’s account from 1800s reveals the plight of Indian indentured labour in the Caribbean
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Maharashtra Cabinet will discuss Arnab Goswami’s WhatsApp chats, says state home minister
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Sushant Singh death: Republic TV, Times Now reporting ‘prima facie contemptuous’, says Bombay HC
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Comic Munawar Faruqui's continued bullying shows how the mob has captured India’s justice system
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Watch: Tiger drags safari vehicle backwards in Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta park
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Mumbai beef trader attacked by cow vigilantes in 2014 gets refugee status in Canada
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board noted that the man had a ‘subjective fear of persecution in India as a Muslim’.
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India’s restriction on cattle sale has dulled the shine of ‘Asia’s largest animal festival’
Traders do not bring milch animals to the fair, fearing attacks by cow vigilantes.
Mohd Imran Khan
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Pehlu Khan case: Rajasthan HC quashes cow smuggling FIR against dairy farmer’s sons
Khan was also named in the chargesheet but was not formally accused as he was already dead.
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Video
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Watch: What connects Wayanad to Buckingham Palace, Rolls Royce, and The Titanic, asks Rahul Gandhi
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‘Congee is like a canvas’: Watch a recipe of this aromatic, nourishing Asian dish by chef Jon Kung
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Watch: Young boy raps ode in Marathi to BR Ambedkar
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Watch: Patients in Brazil’s Manaus city struggle to breathe as oxygen runs out during the pandemic
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Oath Keepers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and more: This video decodes symbols spotted at the US Capitol siege
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Gurugram: Bajrang Dal member shot by alleged cow smugglers
A video of the incident showed the truck driven by the alleged smugglers skipping checkpoints and breaking through police barricades.
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Tamil Nadu: 12 people allegedly beat up Muslim youth for posting photos of eating beef, 4 arrested
Those arrested have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including attempt to murder.
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Gujarat: Cow vigilante arrested for assaulting train driver after cow is run over
The incident occurred on Saturday, when the loco pilot ignored the red flag waved by the Sidhpur junction stationmaster and ran over the animal.
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The Reel
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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Pehlu Khan’s case: What's the difference between Congress and BJP if both go after lynching victims?
Rajasthan government tried to play down charges against Pehlu Khan, the dairy farmer who was killed by a mob in 2017.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Madhya Pradesh cracks down on cow vigilantism, Cabinet approves amendment to anti-cow slaughter law
If the amendment is passed, cow vigilantes involved in mob attacks will face a maximum jail term of five years.
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Three attacked by cow vigilantes in MP say they didn’t go to police because of death threats: Report
They were assaulted last week in the state’s Seoni district on the suspicion of carrying beef. A video of the attack went viral on social media.
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The Field
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ISL, Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC preview: In-form Nizams look to cement place in the top four
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Watch: Gill shines before India lose wickets, Gabba Test tantalisingly poised ahead of last session
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Shubman Gill is a national treasure: Reactions to Indian opener’s sparkling 91 in Brisbane Test
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Premier League: Aubameyang nets brace as Arsenal earn 3-0 win over Newcastle United
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Interview: ‘Take reviews out of players’ hands, cricket needs a separate DRS-trained umpire’