Cow vigilantism in India

The rise of cow vigilante groups, particularly those associated with Hindutva extremism, has unleashed a wave of violence against the Muslim community across India. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public…

In 2002, five Dalit youths were killed by a mob in Jhajjar district, Haryana after accusations of cow slaughter. The mob were reportedly led by members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad, according to Human…

In recent years, India has witnessed a disturbing rise in incidents of cow vigilantism, where self-appointed “cow protectors” have taken the law into their own hands, often resulting in violence…