Eight arrested for cow-slaughter and selling cow meat

Case Summary
A case of cow slaughter and sale of cow meat was reported in the Mominpara area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested eight individuals, including two women, Bilkis Bano and Eram Johra. Other accused were identified as Sameer Mandal, Khurshid Ali, Mohammad Muntazir Haider, Ashfaq Ali, Arman Haider, and Mohammad Irshad Qureshi from Kolkata. During a raid, police recovered beef, nylon ropes, wooden gutkha, weighing scales, knives, and ₹2,550 in cash. A large quantity of beef was reportedly stored in a house for sale. The incident caused outrage among Hindu organizations, leading to roadblocks and demands for strict action against the accused. According to police, the group was involved in selling cow meat. During interrogation, Sameer Mandal disclosed the names of other individuals involved. A case was filed under the Chhattisgarh Krishak Pashu Parikshan Act, 2004, and other relevant laws. The police confirmed that investigations were ongoing and assured appropriate action.
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. In all cases of cow slaughter, 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 categorised 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 5 to 10
Perpetrators Gender
both