Assam police foils cattle smuggling attempt, arrests Muslim smugglers
Sonitpur, Assam, India 
4 January, 2024
Case Summary
On January 5, the Jamugurihat police in Assam successfully stopped a cow smuggling attempt and arrested two smugglers, Mafizuddin and Mainul Haque. The operation occurred in Chokighat village, Sonitpur district, where the police intercepted a car carrying six cows without proper documentation. The police rescued the bovines and apprehended the individuals involved, seizing their vehicle, a Tata Bolero Pickup with registration number AS 32 C 2387.
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
From 2 To 5
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