2 Muslim men held in police encounter while attempting to slaughter a calf
Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 
2 September, 2024
Case Summary
On September 3, 2024, an encounter occurred between the police and two brothers, Mahfooz and Mahmood, in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The police had received a tip-off about an imminent cow slaughter behind a kiln in the Sultanpur Ghosh police station area. When officers arrived, they saw that the calf was tied to a tree and the accused were preparing to slaughter it. The brothers then opened fire on the police, narrowly missing a policeman. In retaliation, the police fired back, injuring both brothers in the legs. The police arrested them and recovered pistols, bullets, sharp weapons, and a live cow. The brothers were admitted to the hospital, and charges under the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act, and Cow Slaughter Act have been filed.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
The cow is considered sacred in the Hindu religion. Often, cows are slaughtered by non-Hindu perpetrators as a mark of insult to the Hindu faith. There have been several documented cases throughout history where cow slaughter is used as a method to insult the Hindu faith, convert Hindus (by force-feeding beef) and desecrate temples. Those who work towards the protection of the cow are also often attacked brutally by Muslim radicals. In all cases of cow slaughter and/or attack against those who work towards the protection of the cow, there is a suspicion of religious animosity against Hindus working as a motivating factor, however, in the absence of any concrete indication, this case is being categorized as 'undecided'. If more details emerge, it would be added to the hate crime database.
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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