Truck carrying smuggled cows overturned in Maharajganj; Muslim accused arrested
Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, India 
25 April, 2025
Case Summary
A Muslim man named Shah Alam, also known as Dhoni, was arrested by the police after a DCM truck involved in illegal cattle smuggling overturned near Kubna Naiya Nala on the Maharajganj–Haidergarh road. The vehicle was illegally transporting 30 cows under inhumane and unsafe conditions. The accident led to the death of seven cows on the spot, while three others sustained serious injuries. The cleaner of the truck also died in the incident, and the driver was critically injured and referred to a hospital for treatment. Following an investigation, the police identified Shah Alam, a resident of Gosaiganj in Lucknow, as the main accused. He was apprehended from the Jiyapur Mod area. As of the date of this report, legal action has been initiated against him under the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
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 will 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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