The recent statements by people in the State government on withdrawing the anti-cow slaughter law have caused clashes in society over cow slaughter, said Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra.
Speaking to presspersons in Shivamogga on Saturday, Mr. Raghavendra said the Shikaripur police seized two quintals of beef being transported on Friday. People, who noticed it, informed the police who rushed to the spot and seized the meat. “However, later, many people gathered in front of the police station and entered into heated arguments with the police. This is not acceptable. The State government’s statements over withdrawing the anti-cow slaughter law have led to such clashes. Two Hindu activists were injured in the incident,” he said.
He urged the State government not to repeal the law and to strictly prohibit cow slaughter.
Shivamogga SP G.K. Mithun Kumar informed the media that Shiralakoppa Police in Shikaripur taluk booked a case on charges of slaughtering a cow. “Around 100 to 150 people had gathered in front of the station. Our DySP, Inspector, and PSI convinced the gathering, briefed them about the law, and sent them back. Everything is peaceful now,” he said.
