In an incident of mob fury, a software professional was brutally attacked by a violent crowd on Saturday after she reported an illegal transportation of cattle for slaughter in Avalahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Nandini, a 45-year-old animal activist and software professional, complained to police about an illegal transportation of cattle for slaughter at Thalaghatpura police station. After complaining, she went to the spot, along with two cops, where a violent mob brutally attacked her.
Nandini said, “Gowda (sub inspector) said 15 policemen had already reached the spot and were trying to rescue 14 cattle hidden near the illegal slaughterhouse. Well aware that place is tucked away, we requested police to accompany us. On the reassurance that 15 officers were present there, I and Rijil, another friend, proceeded to the spot with two police constables. Pushpa stayed behind to get an acknowledgement of her complaint.
“We were expecting police personnel there, but to our shock didn’t find them. Instead, we found a huge mob near the slaughter house where 11 heads of cattle were hidden in filthy conditions. Our car was attacked from all sides. They threw cement blocks at the car, damaging it badly,” she said. “I sustained injuries on my right arm and head while Rijil sustained injuries on his left hand and face. There were more than 150-200 people around us,” she added.
“We later returned to police station and filed another complaint around 11.45pm. Police registered a case under IPC Sections 143 (unlaw assembly), 147 (rioting), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 354 (assault or use of criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 427 (causing damage). Whoever attacked us had the intention to kill us.”
“I will approach senior police officials regarding why police officials falsified information and why they did not book a case under IPC 307 (attempt to murder). If they do not co-operate, I will approach the courts for further action,” she had added.
BJP condemned the incident and demanded a probe over the incident. BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa in his tweet said “ Condemn the brutal attack on the woman who exposed illegal cow slaughter. This violent attack today in Bengaluru is another proof law and order breakdown under Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.”
According to police they have arrested seven people for attacking Nandini , who reported illegal cow slaughter. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said law will take its own course and no one can take law in to their hands. Officials have also claimed they have rescued 14 cows.