Illegal cow slaughter racket busted; head and bones of Cow found near Bhainswahi village
Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India 
10 May, 2025
Case Summary
Near Bhainswahi village in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, the head and bones of a dead cow were found. On May 11, local residents alerted the police after discovering the remains of cows near the Pindari outpost area. Police arriving on the scene recovered the head and bones of cows, which were then sent for forensic examination. A case has been registered against unknown persons under the Madhya Pradesh Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act, 2004. As of the date of writing this report, the investigation was ongoing. Bhainswahi village also has a prior history of illegal cow slaughter-related incidents. In June 2024, the police carried out multiple raids in the area, recovering over 150 live cattle and large quantities of beef, bones, and animal fat. Local residents have expressed strong resentment over such incidents and have demanded prompt action against the culprits.
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
Complaint filed
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
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Perpetrators Gender
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