cow vigilantism

Muslims safest under Narendra Modi, Adityanath government: Shia cleric

Shia cleric Kalbe Jawwad has praised the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh for their "outreach to the minorities" and said that the Muslims were safest under their rule.

Dec 13, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Suspected cow smuggler shot dead during encounter in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar Police shot dead one of the 5-7 cow smugglers who were transporting cows out of the town in a vehicle. 

Dec 07, 2017, 19:00 PM IST

No space for cow vigilantism: Chhattisgarh CM

"There is no history of riots in Chhattisgarh. Votes are never cast on the basis of caste and religion,”he said.

Dec 01, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Brand killers as convicts, not gau rakshaks: Rajasthan Minister

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday said that if someone kills anyone, he must not be branded as 'gau rakshak' but as a convict. 

Nov 15, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Alwar killing by gau rakshaks: Don't have enough manpower to control crime, says Rajasthan Home Minister

Umar, 35, was allegedly killed by cow vigilantes on the suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan's Alwar.

Nov 13, 2017, 11:38 AM IST

Will Supreme Court impose a ban on gau rakshaks? Decision today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear several pleas seeking a ban on cow vigilante groups across the nation.

Oct 31, 2017, 07:55 AM IST

Compensate victims of cow vigilantism, file compliance report: SC to states

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states to file a compliance report in connection with the incidents of violence due to cow vigilantism.

Sep 22, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

India hits back at UN over Rohingyas, says 'illegal migrants could pose security challenges'

UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein had said on Tuesday had flayed any attempts by India to deport Rohingyas to Myanmar.

Sep 12, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

End cow vigilantism, take action against violence: SC directs Centre

Coming down heavily on cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and state to take immediate steps to curb such acts of violence.

Sep 06, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

End cow vigilantism, take action against violence: Supreme Court tells Centre

Coming down heavily on cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and state to take immediate steps to curb such acts of violence. The top court also asked states to appoint a senior police officer as the nodal officer in every district across the country.

Sep 06, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

US religious freedom report highlights cow protection violence in India

The US State Department has highlighted attacks in India by cow protection groups in its annual report on religious freedom.

Aug 15, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Violence in the name of faith unacceptable: PM Narendra Modi to cow vigilantes

 In an obvious attack on cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said violence in the name of one's values was unacceptable.

Aug 15, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

Rahul, Advani talk in LS as BJP, Cong spar over issues

It was not clear what was discussed between Rahul and Advani, though their chit-chat happened in the backdrop of the Bihar developments.

Jul 27, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Cow vigilantism matter: Supreme Court asks states to file affidavit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in June, had condemned the attacks in the name of cow vigilantism saying, "Killing people in the name of cow is unacceptable.

Jul 21, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Noisy protests in Parliament over mob lynching, agrarian crisis; govt hits back

Noisy protests rocked both houses of Parliament as they convened for normal business on Wednesday after members from the Opposition created a ruckus over farmers' plight, spate of lynching incidents, communal clashes and Kashmir unrest.

Jul 19, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

File FIRs over violence in name of cow protection: MHA to states

The Centre has asked state governments to compulsorily register FIRs in all "untoward incidents" happening in the name of cow protection, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Jul 18, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Parliament's Monsoon Session Day 2: Fireworks likely as Opposition set to corner Govt over lynching incidents, farmers' plight

Fireworks are expected on Tuesday - the second day of Parliament's ongoing Monsoon Session – as the Congress led Opposition is set to corner the ruling BJP dispensation over farmers' plight, lynching incident, Kashmir unrest among other issues.

Jul 18, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Cow vigilantism strikes again: Madhya Pradesh government orders probe, assures justice

A day after a video surfaced where a man was being brutally beaten up by a group of cow vigilantes, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh on Monday said that he has ordered an inquiry in the matter and will ensure justice is done in the case.

May 15, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath warns cow vigilantes, says don't take law into your hand

In a veiled warning to gau-rakshaks, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday urged the people to not to act in haste and take law into their hand but take the help of law to fight the crime. 

May 09, 2017, 19:09 PM IST