A group of cattle traders was allegedly attacked by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes in Hyderabad late Sunday night. The incident took place in the Tukkuguda area under the jurisdiction of the Pahadi Shareef Police Station, where a vehicle carrying cattle was intercepted by a group of men.
According to the victims, they were transporting 14 oxen from Mallepally to sell at a weekly market in Tukkuguda when they were stopped at a junction by a large group.
“We were stopped by around 100 to 150 people carrying sticks and rods. They started attacking us without listening,” one of the injured men said.
The traders claimed that despite showing valid documents for transporting the cattle, the attackers continued the assault. “We had all the permission papers, but they did not spare us,” another victim said.
During the attack, one of the drivers reportedly suffered a broken finger, and the vehicle carrying the cattle was badly damaged. The traders estimated the value of the animals at around ₹6 lakh, stating that they suffered heavy losses.
Allegations of Police Inaction
The victims also alleged that police personnel were present at the spot but failed to intervene effectively. “Even when we tried to escape, they chased us and continued beating us. The police did nothing,” one of them claimed.
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