Assam’s beef ban sparks regional uproar in the northeast
The Assam government's decision to amend the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, has drawn sharp criticism and ignited debates across the northeastern region and beyond.
The Kerala Police on Thursday arrested eight people, including suspended Youth Congress leader Rijil Makkutty, for their involvement in slaughtering of a calf in public.
On May 27, several Youth Congress activists, including Makutty, Josey Kandathil and K Sharafuddin, had slaughtered an ox in public in Kannur to protest against Centre’s decision to ban sale of cattle for slaughter.
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The police registered a case against the activists under Section 428 of the IPC and under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA) 1960.
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Meanwhile, Makutty on Wednesday admitted it was a big mistake. “We admit it was a big mistake. And we are ready to suffer for it. But at the same time, people should be aware of those who lynch poor in the name of keeping beef and execute their opponents in broad daylight,” Makutty said.
The trio was suspended from the party immediately after the news spread. Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi had condemned the incident and dubbed it as “thoughtless and barbaric”.
“What happened in Kerala is thoughtless, barbaric and completely unacceptable to me and the Congress Party. I strongly condemn the incident,” Rahul had said.
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