Truck carrying large quantity of cow meat intercepted in Bhojpur, Uttar Pradesh
Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India 
2 June, 2025
Case Summary
In the Amrala village on the Bhojpur-Pilkhuwa road, a group of villagers and members of Hindu organisations stopped a truck which was carrying large amounts of cow meat. Upon stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that it had large amounts of cow meat. This enraged the villagers, who beat the truck driver and the cleaner, vandalised the truck, and eventually set it on fire. The incident triggered a major disruption as the enraged crowd blocked the road and launched a sit-in protest demanding the immediate arrest of those involved in cow slaughter. Incidents of cow slaughter have been regularly reported from the Bhojpur region despite police actions; thus, this was not an isolated incident. Veterinary officials have taken meat samples from the truck for forensic analysis. No formal complaint has been registered by any party so far, but police have stated that the matter is under serious investigation and appropriate action will follow.
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 not filed
Perpetrators Details
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Perpetrators Gender
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