Gujarat Court Sentences Three to Life for Cow Slaughter
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Hindu
A Gandhinagar district court in Gujarat has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for cow slaughter after they were found in possession of 277 kg of beef. Judge BR Rajput also imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on the convicts, identified as Vasim Qureshi, Mohammad Rafiq Qureshi, and Asfaq Bahelim. In his judgment, the judge referenced the Manusmriti and other Hindu scriptures to emphasize the religious significance of the cow. The prosecution stated the accused operated a network to purchase and slaughter animals for financial gain. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi welcomed the verdict, stating it sends a strong message regarding the enforcement of cow protection laws in the state.
Why it matters
The verdict underscores the strict legal and religious enforcement of cow slaughter laws in Gujarat, setting a precedent for similar cases in the state.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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