Muslim man surrenders at Ayodhya police station for cow slaughtering
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India 
7 July, 2023
Case Summary
On July 8, 2023, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Akbar Ali voluntarily surrendered to the police for cow slaughter. After being on the run for a year and a half, he appeared at Rudauli Kotwali police station during the Conflict Resolution Day event, wearing a placard requesting arrest and jail time. Akbar Ali confessed to Circle Officer Satyendra Bhushan Tiwari, expressing faith in the police and pledging to refrain from criminal activities. He revealed involvement in the cow slaughter case, his wife's imprisonment, and the destruction of his home, seeking redemption through surrender. The incident stems from 2022 when a cow was slaughtered near Athar village, leading to Akbar's evasion while others were jailed. Circle Officer Tiwari confirmed Akbar's surrender, stating that legal proceedings will ensue, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation and justice pursuit.
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 categorized 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
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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