Karnataka CM Bommai 'Endorsed Moral Policing': Siddaramaiah Blames BJP For Killing Of Cattle Trader

On Saturday, a man was allegedly beaten to death and his two associates were assaulted by some self-styled cow protectors for transporting cattle “illegally” in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district.

Siddaramaiah blamed BJP for the killing of a cattle trader in Karnataka's Ramanagara

Source : PTI

New Delhi: Former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday criticized the BJP-led state government for the murder of a 39-year-old cattle trader in Karnataka’s Ramanagara. He alleged that the state's CM Basavaraj Bommai endorsed moral policing, which encouraged the communal forces to commit such a heinous act.

While speaking to the media, he said, "CM Bommai supported moral policing, these communal forces are encouraged by the state built up by CM Basavaraj Bommai."

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On Saturday, a man was allegedly beaten to death and his two associates were assaulted by some self-styled cow protectors for transporting cattle “illegally” at the Sathanur area in Ramanagara, news agency PTI reported.

According to the report, the incident took place when the deceased, identified as Idrees Pasha and his two associates Irfan and Syed Zaheer were transporting cattle.

The accused, identified as Puneeth Kerehalli, and his team, stopped the trio and accused them of transporting the cattle illegally for slaughter. They even showed the papers, the receipt of the purchase, and tried to reason out but the accused demanded Rs 2 lakh. When they refused to pay the amount, the team allegedly assaulted them.

Puneet Kerehalli, leader of a so-called 'cow protection force', is absconding, police said.

The accused have been booked on charges of murder, wrongful restraint, and intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.

Zaheer and his associates were booked under Sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Prevention Act, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Transportation of Animals Act, and Motor Vehicles Act.

Meanwhile, tension prevailed on Saturday as the family of the deceased took to the streets and demanded action against the vigilantes, holding them responsible for the death of Idrees. However, following police interference, the situation was brought under control.

Police said an investigation on the matter is underway and they are trying to nab the main accused Kerehalli.