Cows rescued from illegal slaughter racket run by Muslim group in Uttar Pradesh; seven arrested
Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India 
5 June, 2025
Case Summary
In the Naini police station area of Yamuna Nagar, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, police busted a group of Muslims involved in illegal cow smuggling and beef sales, rescuing 26 cows and seizing 150 quintals of meat along with related equipment. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Salim, Yasif alias Haseeb, Mohammad Adil, Shabiha alias Shamima, Arsala, and Mohammad Sameer. The police said that they received a piece of information from an informer that cows were being smuggled and meat was being sold illegally at a house in the Pura Fateh Mohammad area. Acting on this information, a special team was formed, which raided the premises and apprehended the suspects. At the scene, the police recovered a magic loader, two scooters, four choppers, thirteen knives, an axe, an electronic fork, and other equipment, along with 15 Padwa and 11 cattle. During interrogation, the accused admitted to smuggling cattle using the magic loader, slaughtering them, and distributing the meat via scooter. The profits were shared equally among all members. A case was registered against all the accused under the relevant sections, and they were remanded in custody. The police also launched a thorough investigation into the matter.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
The cow is regarded as sacred in the Hindu religion. Instances of cow slaughter by non-Hindu individuals are often perceived as acts intended to insult the Hindu faith. In this case, as the perpetrators are Muslims, there is a possibility that religious motivations may have played a role, given that there have been documented cases in history where cow slaughter has been used by Muslims to offend Hindu sentiments, force conversions (such as by compelling the consumption of beef), or desecrate temples. In all cases of cow slaughter, suspicion of religious animosity towards Hindus is considered a potential motivating factor. However, in the absence of any concrete evidence of religious motivation in this particular case, the case is currently being categorised as 'Undecided'. If any further details emerge that the crime was religiously motivated, then it will be added to the hate crime database.
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 5 to 10
Perpetrators Gender
both
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