Ghattiya police arrested two Muslim men for alleged cow slaughter, beat them, and paraded them publicly through the town. Another suspect remains absconding. The accused allegedly attempted to slaughter a cow and calf on February 16-17 before fleeing. Police later seized their vehicle and filed charges under the Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Vishwa Hindu Bajrang Dal members praised and honored the police for their actions.
VHP-Bajrang Dal members honoured the policemen with garlands and sweets for parading two Muslim men accused of cow slaughter.