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Kerala Congress Youth activist butchers calf to protest cattle slaughter ban
May 28, 2017 | 21:34 IST | SOURCE : Times Now, Agencies
Kannur: The Centre's decision to ban sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter has triggered a massive debate between the centre and states.
While the centre has backed the new rules, saying that they are specific and aim to regulate animal markets and sale of cattle, the opposition called it an attack on the 'Right to choose'.
In light of the centre's move, police in Kerala on Sunday booked a few Youth Congress activists who allegedly publicly butchered a calf to protest the Centre's ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter.
Read: No cattle sale for slaughter: How it affects India financially
Kerala BJP president Kummanam Rajasekharan, who posted the video of the 'gory' incident on Twitter, called it, 'cruelty at its peak', and said no normal person can behave in this manner.
Congress Vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile condemned the incident in his tweet.
CPI(M) MP M B Rajesh said the illogical form of protest should have been avoided as it would only help the Sangh Parivar.
Congress looked to distance itself from the incident saying the party will not support anyone who has violated the law. However, the Youth Congress activist who led the protest said he had no regrets.
The calf slaughter was committed in front of a huge crowd in Kannur on Saturday during the 'Beef Fest' held by the Left and Congress in Kerala to protest against the Centre's ban.
On the basis of a complaint received from Yuva Morcha district General Secretary C C Ratheesh, police on Sunday registered a case against Rijil Makulti, the Youth Congress worker, and others under Section 120 A of the Kerala Police Act, police sources said.
The offence deals with slaughtering any animal in a way that causes annoyance or inconvenience to the public and is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or a fine of up to five thousand rupees or with both.
Read: Cow slaughter ban: Centre's move criticised by Kerala CM, CPI terms it 'unwise'
"If anyone has violated the law then he should be dealt with accordingly and the Congress party will not support him. However, we need to first establish whether the person in the video is related to the party or not," said Congress Spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi at a press briefing in Delhi.
Rijil Makulti told a television channel on Sunday, "We don't regret our act. This was done as part of our protest."
The 18-month-old animal was slaughtered in an open vehicle as Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban the sale of cattle for slaughter. The meat was then distributed free to the people around.
Congress leader Pandalam Sudhakaran said the manner in which the calf was dragged for being slaughtered 'left a pain in the heart'. It is difficult to accept such mode of protests, he added.
CPI(M) MP Rajesh said the youth workers should have exhibited 'civilised behaviour'.
BJP state President Rajasekharan while condemning the incident, said DYFI and Youth Congress, youth outfits of CPI(M) and Congress, were turning 'butchers' and people should be careful.
The Centre has banned the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, a move that is expected to hit export and trade of meat and leather.
May 28, 2017 | 21:34 IST | SOURCE : Times Now, Agencies
Kannur: The Centre's decision to ban sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter has triggered a massive debate between the centre and states.
While the centre has backed the new rules, saying that they are specific and aim to regulate animal markets and sale of cattle, the opposition called it an attack on the 'Right to choose'.
In light of the centre's move, police in Kerala on Sunday booked a few Youth Congress activists who allegedly publicly butchered a calf to protest the Centre's ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter.
Read: No cattle sale for slaughter: How it affects India financially
Kerala BJP president Kummanam Rajasekharan, who posted the video of the 'gory' incident on Twitter, called it, 'cruelty at its peak', and said no normal person can behave in this manner.
Congress Vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile condemned the incident in his tweet.
CPI(M) MP M B Rajesh said the illogical form of protest should have been avoided as it would only help the Sangh Parivar.
Congress looked to distance itself from the incident saying the party will not support anyone who has violated the law. However, the Youth Congress activist who led the protest said he had no regrets.
The calf slaughter was committed in front of a huge crowd in Kannur on Saturday during the 'Beef Fest' held by the Left and Congress in Kerala to protest against the Centre's ban.
On the basis of a complaint received from Yuva Morcha district General Secretary C C Ratheesh, police on Sunday registered a case against Rijil Makulti, the Youth Congress worker, and others under Section 120 A of the Kerala Police Act, police sources said.
The offence deals with slaughtering any animal in a way that causes annoyance or inconvenience to the public and is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or a fine of up to five thousand rupees or with both.
Read: Cow slaughter ban: Centre's move criticised by Kerala CM, CPI terms it 'unwise'
"If anyone has violated the law then he should be dealt with accordingly and the Congress party will not support him. However, we need to first establish whether the person in the video is related to the party or not," said Congress Spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi at a press briefing in Delhi.
Rijil Makulti told a television channel on Sunday, "We don't regret our act. This was done as part of our protest."
The 18-month-old animal was slaughtered in an open vehicle as Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban the sale of cattle for slaughter. The meat was then distributed free to the people around.
Congress leader Pandalam Sudhakaran said the manner in which the calf was dragged for being slaughtered 'left a pain in the heart'. It is difficult to accept such mode of protests, he added.
CPI(M) MP Rajesh said the youth workers should have exhibited 'civilised behaviour'.
BJP state President Rajasekharan while condemning the incident, said DYFI and Youth Congress, youth outfits of CPI(M) and Congress, were turning 'butchers' and people should be careful.
The Centre has banned the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, a move that is expected to hit export and trade of meat and leather.