Cow slaughtered in Bidar; police rescue four calves, arrest four accused
Bidar, Karnataka, India 
7 June, 2025
Case Summary
In the Kamalaganar area of Bidar district, Karnataka, four suspects were arrested while attempting to slaughter cows, prompting Hindu groups to protest and heightening local tensions. The activity was taking place in a shed on Rampur Road. Acting promptly on the received information, a police team arrived at the scene and arrested four individuals found engaged in the slaughter. Four calves were also rescued from the location and have since been transferred to a nearby cowshed for their safety and care. The incident triggered a strong public response. Members of the Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and local BJP workers organised a protest rally on motorbikes to express their outrage. Demonstrators condemned the act and raised slogans against the state government, demanding stricter enforcement of laws against cow slaughter. The protest escalated with road blockades and tyre burnings, leading to disruption in the area. During the demonstration, the remains of the slaughtered cow were displayed by the protesters as a mark of protest and were subsequently cremated with religious rites. The situation in the area remained tense following the incident. To prevent any escalation, the police were deployed in large numbers and maintained a continuous presence. Authorities issued repeated appeals to the public to maintain peace and refrain from any actions that may disturb communal harmony.
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
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Unknown
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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