Karnataka govt warns of action ‘gau rakshaks’; rubbishes media reports

May 5, 2017

Bengaluru, May 5: Issuing a stern warning to fake gau rakshaks, the Karnataka government has said that strict action would be taken against those who try to disrupt social harmony in the name of cow protection.

The government denied reports in a section of the media that it defended before the Supreme Court its law granting protection to gau rakshaks.

“The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, does not give any protection to any vigilante groups who take law into their hands,” the government said in an official release.

“Our government in Karnataka has never supported any kind of vigilantism. Misrepresentation of facts by certain media houses is unfortunate. Laws here are backed by a strong enforcement mechanism. Strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt social harmony in Karnataka,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tweeted.

Also Read: Cong led Karnataka govt defends law for protection of ‘gau rakshaks’: Report

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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