Cow vigilantism has spread across India

Cow vigilantism has spread across India
Sahil Makkar
Last Updated : Aug 08 2016 | 12:51 AM IST
Incidents related to cow vigilantism in the past six months suggest this phenomenon is not restricted to north or central India, but has spread across the country. Such incidents are, however, more in the states of Haryana and Gujarat.

The author compiles a list of the 10 major recent incidents where some people, mainly belonging to the upper castes, took the law into their hands to punish those who allegedly slaughtered or transported cows.

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First Published: Aug 08 2016 | 12:32 AM IST

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