Two Muslims accused in cow slaughter case caught in Lakhimpur Kheri
Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India 
4 March, 2025
Case Summary
Two men accused of cow slaughter, Mustakim son of Tasduk and Tavis Ali son of Mazhar Ali, were arrested in Lakhimpur Kheri after evading authorities for an extended period. Both are residents of Jhampurwa under Shardanagar police station. Acting on orders from Superintendent of Police Sankalp Sharma, officers apprehended them outside their house on March 5, 2025. The accused were wanted in a case of illegal cow slaughter and were later presented in court.
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
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 2 To 5
Perpetrators Gender
male
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