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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jul 3: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV) staged protest at DC office in the city on Wednesday, July 3, against the illegal cow trafficking and illegal cow slaughter in the district.

Addressing the protestors, VHP executive president Jagadish Shenava said, "Since 20 years we are fighting against illegal cow trafficking and cow slaughters. It is an appreciable move by police commissioner Sandeep Patil of warning the 104 cattle offenders. This has happened for the first time in the district. It can be recalled that when the court ordered to hand over the cattle, rescued at Jokatte, back to the transporters, the elated cattle transporters celebrated the decision and burst fire crackers, which was later posted on social media.

“As retaliation to the court order of releasing the cattle, buses were pelted with stones. The culprits of the act were arrested and beaten up badly. They should be punished, but we condemn the beating and treating them as murderers. We should act on the illegal cow trafficking and cow slaughter or else after 15 years, we will be in a situation where we might have to visit zoos to see cows as there will be hardly any, left in the country.

“Constitution has given the right to stop the illegal activities. We will raise our voice on this issue. But we will not take law into our hands as we respect it. When such things happen, we, the Hindu community, need to be alert and inform the Police commissioner personally so that he will take timely action on it.

“If the cows are old, I request them to be sent to the Gau Shala. We will treat those cows in good manner till its last breath,” he said.

District president of VHP Gopal Kuthar, secretary Shivanand Mendon and others were present.

Udupi: What do you prefer - festival or loss of peace? - Sharan Pumpwell

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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB/SP)

Udupi, Jul 3: Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Hindu Jagran Vedike and other Hindu outfits held a protest in front of the taluk office here on Wednesday July 3 morning seeking the protection of cattle.

Barang Dal state convener, Sharan Pumpwell, speaking on the occasion, said that cow is revered as god in Hindu culture. He pointed out that cattle breeding also supplements income and hence financially viable. "Now-a-days, destruction of cows is being executed in a planned manner. The government and people's representatives are not doing anything to stop this senseless carnage. Cows are being illegally and inhumanly trafficked. When all this is happening, how can you expect us to sit quiet? All these things should meet logical end. Cows should be protected in coastal Karnataka. In Dakshina Kannada, there is a special police squad to stop cattle trafficking. Likewise, we want one such squad in Udupi district. Cow Protection Board should be established to extend protection to cows," he said.

Pumpwell pointed out that as per law, cows need to be protected. He wondered how come the police do not come to know about illegal cow trafficking and slaughter, even though Hindu activists come to know about them. He pointed out that the only authorized slaughterhouse in the coastal districts is located at Kudroli where only ten to 12 cows are slaughtered on a daily basis. He stated that as against this, over 2,000 beef stalls are operating in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. He wanted to know why the government is not acting against them. He wanted all illegal slaughterhouses to be closed down within a short time frame.

Speaking about Hasanabba death case, he charged the police of framing innocent people and harassing them. "Our people were not involved with this incident. Fake cases are being registered against Hindu activists. We demand that these cases should be withdrawn," he said.

Pumpwell said that Quran does not support cow slaughter and it does not mention anything about it. Still, cows are slaughter in the name of food culture, he said. He also pointed that as per Sharia, hands of thieves should be chopped off. He therefore asked the concerned to show their faith by chopping the hands of cattle thieves. He also wanted the Muslim clerics to issue Fatwas against theft and slaughter of cows.

"We respect the sentiments of people following all the religions. But you are hurting Hindu sentiments. Whether festivals are important for you or use of beef? Do you give importance to festivals or peace of mind? We request you not to give rise to unrest among Hindus. We can even die for protecting cows. Law against cow slaughter should be respected and followed," he said.

Bajrang Dal district convener Dinesh Mendon, said that this is a warning to cattle thieves and slaughterers. He said that such protests will continue to be held in future. He blamed the state for protecting beef eaters and supressing Gau Rakshaks by lodging fake murder attempt cases. He said that cattle thieves bring with them swords and other lethal weapons for executing cattle thefts. He said that Hindu activists also know how to handle arms and that they can also visit houses of illegal thieves and slaughterers. He asked the district administration and police departments to close down illegal slaughterhouses forthwith.

Before starting protest, women performed Gomatha pooja. Bhajans were also sung by protestors.

A copy of the petition was handed over to deputy tashildar Ashwath.

Pramod Mandarthi, district secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Dinesh Shetty, Go Raksha Pramukh, Prakash Kukkehalli, general secretary, Hindu Jagarana Vedike, Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde, district president, BJP, Uday Kumar Shetty, Geethanjali Suvarna, Suprabha of Durgavahini, Raghavendra Kini, Santhosh Suvarna Bolje, Vijaya Shetty Goliyangadi, BJP leaders, and right wing activists were present.