Anti Cow-Slaughter Law: Hindu Outfits In Karnataka Urge Stricter Action Against Offenders

The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Prevention of Cattle Bill was passed in the legislative council in February 2021. Offenders can be jailed for 7 years and fined up to Rs 10 Lakh

Anti cow-slaughter Law In Karnataka was passed in February 2021.

Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Friday urged the Karnataka government to strictly enforce the anti-cow slaughter law in the state. Addressing reporters, VHP regional working president MB Puranik said, "the district administration should create awareness of the law so that cattle are protected. As per the Act, stringent action should be taken against those who slaughter cows and the police should also seize the livestock from the accused," he said. 

The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Prevention of Cattle Bill was passed in the legislative council in February 2021 amid chaotic scenes as the opposition raised their voices against the bill. Congress and Janata Dal (S) raised objections to the Bill and sought a division of votes. The Bill failed to pass earlier in December when the BJP has proposed it in the legislative council.

The bill instructs a ban on all types of cattle slaughter and it also says that the offenders would be severely punished. According to the bill passed, violators can attract three to seven years of imprisonment. Offenders can be penalised up to Rs 5 lakh in their first and second offence while there are series of offences made, they would be penalised up to Rs 10 lakh.

The cow-slaughter bill was earlier passed in the state in 2010 when BS Yediyurappa was the Chief Minister but it was shelved when Siddarmaiah-led Congress took charge in 2013. 

(With inputs from PTI)