Violence in name of cow protection ‘defames cause’: RSS chief

New Delhi, Apr 9: Demanding ban on cow slaughter across the country, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said that any violence in the name of cow protection 'defames cause'.

"We want a law banning cow slaughter across the country," he said at an event to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir in the national capital.

Mr Bhagwat, however, said that the work of cow protection should be done within the ambit of law. "Any violence in the name of cow slaughter defames the cause and the law must be obeyed," he said.

His statement comes amid uproar over the thrashing of Pehlu Khan, a 55-year-old dairy farmer, in Rajasthan's Alwar district. A video showed Mr Khan and his associates being chased, beaten by cow vigilantes while they were returning to Haryana after buying cows at a Jaipur fair. They were not let off even after they showed a Jaipur civic document as proof that they had bought the cows for milk.

The government faced opposition anger in parliament, with the Congress alleging a "constitutional breakdown" in BJP-ruled Rajasthan.

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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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