Shimla, Oct 14 (PTI) Several Hindu outfits, including the VHP, on Wednesday held a sit-in protest at Chamba town, shutting down the market, to press for action against those involved in an alleged incident of cattle slaughter in Sillaghrat area.
Locals had on Tuesday found suspected cattle remains and slaughter equipment in a dense forest area in Ghaghrota region, following which Chamba police registered an FIR against an unidentified person, sources said.
Police have initiated an investigation and legal proceedings are underway in accordance with the law, they said.
The incident sparked tension in the area. The Hindu Jagran Manch, Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other Hindu groups held the protest here, describing the incident as an “attack” on their faith and asserting that such incidents will not be tolerated in ‘Devbhoomi’ (the Land of Gods).
The protest caused traffic jams and led to the closure of local markets. Protesters demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and strict action against them under the Himachal Pradesh Cattle Protection Act.
They warned that the agitation will continue until the guilty are put behind bars. PTI BPL RT
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