Allahabad HC slams UP govt over 'misuse' of cow slaughter act

The Allahabad High Court has pulled up the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the 'misuse of Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act against innocent persons'.

The judge said stray cows were becoming a menace on the roads, coming in the way of traffic and leading to accidents and deaths. The judge also spoke about the fear of police and certain sections of people because of which cows cannot be transported outside the state.