Cow smuggling attempt foiled in Dhubri, Assam; Muslim accused caught hiding gau mata in e-rickshaw
Dhubri, Assam, India 
8 July, 2025
Case Summary
In Dhubri, Assam, a cow was being smuggled by a Muslim smuggler named Jahangir Hussain. The accused had concealed the animal and attempted to transport it by hiding it beneath the seats of an e-rickshaw. As part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal cattle smuggling, Dhubri Police apprehended Anuwar near Tamarhat More on National Highway 17. The operation was initiated following a tip-off received by law enforcement regarding a suspicious vehicle travelling through the area. The police acted swiftly and intercepted an e-rickshaw without a registration number at the Tamarhat More junction. Upon conducting a thorough inspection, the police discovered a concealed compartment beneath the seats, where they found a cow's head. The accused had attempted to smuggle the cattle in clear violation of legal provisions. The driver of the vehicle, identified as a resident of Jhapusa Bari Pt-3 under Agomoni Police Station in Dhubri district. The accused was then arrested by the police at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the arrest formed part of an intensified crackdown on the growing incidence of cattle smuggling in the region. A deeper investigation was launched to identify and dismantle the wider network involved in facilitating this illegal trade. Charges under the relevant provisions of law were being prepared against the accused. Police officials reiterated their commitment to tackling the resurgence of cattle smuggling, particularly in the border areas of lower Assam, and stated that strong and sustained actions would continue to be taken against all individuals involved in such activities.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
The cow is considered sacred in the Hindu religion. Often, cows are slaughtered and smuggled illegally by non-Hindu perpetrators as a mark of insult to the Hindu faith. There have been several documented cases throughout history where cow slaughter and smuggling are used as a method to insult the Hindu faith, convert Hindus (by force-feeding beef) and desecrate temples. In all cases of cow slaughter or smuggling, 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 under the Undecided database. If more details emerge which indicate religious animosity as a motivating factor, then it would be reclassified under the Hate Crime Database.
Case Status
Arrested
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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