Rajasthan police crackdown on cow slaughter gang; arrest two accused who fled during raid
Kushalgarh, Rajasthan, India 
19 February, 2025
Case Summary
Police arrested two accused from Gujarat who had fled during a recent police crackdown on cow slaughter in Rajasthan's Kushalgarh subdivision. Station Officer Narendra Singh Shaktiwat stated that the accused had escaped during a police raid in Goyka Baria village under Jalimpura Panchayat on the night of February 20. One of the accused, Rakesh, son of Jema, was apprehended on the spot. Following his interrogation and subsequent imprisonment, the police intensified their search for the remaining suspects. Acting on an informant’s tip, authorities learned that the fugitives had escaped to Gujarat. A police team was dispatched, successfully arresting the main accused and his accomplice, Ramsingh, son of Hira Baria. Both are residents of Goyka Baria village.
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
Others
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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