Remains of dead cow found during Navratri
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India 
30 March, 2025
Case Summary
In Uttarakhand, the remains of a dead cow were found in Ishwar Vihar, Raipur. The incident occurred during Navratri, which intensified the sensitivity of the situation. Local Hindu organisations and activists took to the streets, protesting and blocking roads, demanding justice. Police arrived at the scene, and heavy security was deployed. At the writing of this case, authorities had launched an investigation and promised strict action against the perpetrators once identified.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
The cow is considered sacred in the Hindu religion and holds immense spiritual and cultural significance. Historically, there have been several documented cases where cow slaughter has been used deliberately to insult the Hindu faith, desecrate temples, and even coerce conversions through force-feeding of beef. Such acts are often viewed not just as animal cruelty but as targeted religious provocations aimed at demeaning Hindu beliefs. In this particular case from Raipur, Uttarakhand, the discovery of cow remains during the Hindu festival of Navratri significantly raises suspicion of it being a deliberate act to hurt Hindu religious sentiments. Navratri is a deeply revered and spiritually significant period in the Hindu calendar, and the timing of the incident suggests a possible intent to provoke and offend. However, in the absence of concrete evidence directly linking the act to religious hatred or identifying the perpetrators' intent, the case is being cautiously categorised under the ‘Undecided’ section of the Hinduphobia Tracker. If further details or proof of religious motivation emerge, it will be reclassified and formally added to the Hate Crime Database under the appropriate category.
Case Status
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