India • Jun 29, 2025

Karnataka Hindu activists assaulted over cow transport dispute

In Belagavi, Karnataka, Sri Rama Sene activists were tied to a tree and beaten by villagers after they stopped a man transporting cows, accusing him of illegal slaughter.
The driver denied this, saying the cows were for dairy use and accused the activists of trying to extort money.

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How the situation escalated

After police took charge of the situation, a local released the seized cows from shelter, which angered villagers further.
They retaliated against the activists with sticks.
Although police advised the activists to file complaints, they refused.
Once videos of the assault went viral, police registered a case on their own and started an investigation.