3 cows hurt as miscreant cuts part of udder; BJP blames ‘jihadis’

Karna suspected that the incident could be linked to a protest held six months ago when he and other local milk vendors had protested against the decision to shift a veterinary hospital located nearby. “We have been selling milk for more than three decades,” he said, adding that such an incident was unprecedented.

According to sources in Cottonpet police station, where a complaint was registered, one person was responsible for the incident. “We are currently tracking the suspect and an arrest will be made soon. We are currently verifying footage from nearby CCTVs,” a police officer said.

BJP leaders have demanded strict action against the culprits for the incident. Leader of Opposition R Ashok, who visited the spot on Sunday morning, said they would observe a ‘black Sankranti’ if “the government did not initiate strict action against the jihadis who cut the cows’ udder.”

Ashok alleged that the attack on the cows was linked to an “attempt to transfer the veterinary hospital land to Waqf Board” a few months ago. There were protests held then and these animals were exhibited. “Due to the same reason, the udders were cut off using machetes and daggers,” he said.

Reacting to the incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he spoke to the police commissioner and asked him to initiate action against the culprits. “Whoever is responsible, we will make sure action is taken as per law,” he added.