The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, Rahul Narwekar, has requested state police to take necessary actions in ensuring no transportation of cattle from neighbouring states and avoid any potential attacks on cow vigilantes. Narwekar recently held a meeting with the additional director general of police (law and order) and Nanded’s superintendent of police over the upcoming period of Bakr-Eid. Institutions and NGOs have raised concerns over possible bovine killing during this period, and the speaker has addressed these concerns by setting up squads to monitor sensitive areas.
Narwekar’s request of sealing borders and maintaining strict vigilance comes amid growing tensions surrounding the consumption and transportation of beef in India. While slaughtering cows is illegal in most Indian states due to the sacred view they hold on the animal, cow vigilantes are becoming increasingly aggressive in their attacks against those who ignore the law. This, in turn, has led to rising concerns of violence against those who consume beef and transportation of cattle.
The Speaker’s focus on ensuring safety for all involved parties, including the cow vigilantes, highlights the need for continued dialogue and peaceful resolution to these tensions. The police’s involvement and the formation of squads to patrol sensitive areas hopefully prevent any potential attacks and maintain calm throughout the upcoming festivities.
