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Topic: cow vigilantism

‘Cow vigilantes’ lynch 32-year-old on suspicion of transporting beef in Nashik, 11 arrested

A police officer said that two victims were rushed to SMBT Hospital in Dhamangaon, where Afan Ansari was declared dead. The meat samples have been sent to forensic lab for testing.

Mewat’s star lawyer is saviour of Muslims arrested in cow smuggling cases — 99% acquittals

Most cases have the same script and you know it when you read it, says the lawyer. They tell a sorry tale of dodgy FIRs, hurried chargesheets, weak investigation and prosecution.

‘Pehlu Khan to Nasir-Junaid’ — In Nuh, anger spills onto streets as thousands protest Bhiwani murders

Protestors from Ferozepur Jhirka blocked Gurugram–Alwar highway, submitted memorandum addressed to President through SDM seeking ban on Haryana's Special Cow Protection Task Force.

India has a mob justice problem. Junaid-Nasir killing isn’t just about religion

The politicisation of cow slaughter goes back to Akbar's reign. While violence has always been a part of the issue, the solution isn't reducing it to identity politics.

Ripple effect of Haryana, MP? In Nagaland, cow vigilantism, ‘minority targeting’ are talk of town

Nagaland, where close to 90% of the population is Christian, goes to polls next week. Residents say their WhatsApp groups are 'flooded with videos of atrocities against Christians'.

From force-feeding people dung to livestreamed ‘raids’ — rise of cow vigilantism & Monu Manesar

28-year old Mohit Yadav, alias Monu Manesar, was booked this week after charred bodies of two men — allegedly abducted & assaulted by cow vigilantes — were found in Haryana's Bhiwani.

Road accident or cow vigilantism? Confusion around death of 22-yr-old Muslim man in Haryana

Haryana Police say Waris succumbed to his injuries after a road accident, but his family alleges he was beaten up by Bajrang Dal members. The Hindutva group has denied the allegations.

48 hours after Dwarka lynching, accused ‘gau rakshaks’ on the loose, but 5 injured arrested

Farmhouse caretaker and 'cow lover' Raja Ram died and 5 others were injured after attack by alleged gau rakshaks. Carcasses of four cows allegedly recovered from site of attack.

Cow vigilantes blamed as Bihar JD(U) worker assaulted on video for ‘eating beef’ is found dead

Khalil Ahmed went missing on 16 February, and his charred body was found on 18 February. Viral Instagram video shows him being beaten up by cow vigilantes. One suspect arrested.

Family of UP man shot over ‘cow smuggling’ says ‘well known gau rakshak’ trapped & killed him

'Cattle trader' Sher Khan was killed in a Mathura village in UP over suspected cow smuggling. Family blames a local gau rakshak, but he denies the allegation. FIR doesn't name anyone.

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Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.