Police foil cow smuggling attempt in Kanpur, seize truck with 22 cattle
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 
3 March, 2025
Case Summary
In Kanpur countryside, police intercepted a truck carrying 20 bulls and 2 cows bound for illegal slaughter. Acting on a tip-off, Shivli police set up a blockade at Maithya canal bridge, prompting the driver and conductor to flee. The rescued cattle were handed over to a gaushala, while a case under the Cow Slaughter Prevention Act and Animal Cruelty Act was registered. Authorities also seized the truck under the MV Act and started searching for the absconding accused.
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
Complaint registered
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Unknown
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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