Rampur SP's 'true Muslim' remark on cow slaughter sparks row: ‘My objective was only to maintain brotherhood’
The SP said he would hold meetings with mutawallis and clerics in Rampur and urge them to ensure that such incidents do not take place.
Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Singh Sisodia sparked controversy in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district after stating that a true Muslim cannot participate in cow slaughter or offend the religious sentiments of others. Though he later clarified that his words were misconstrued, his remarks ignited a debate. Speaking at a meeting on a campaign against cow slaughter, Sisodia claimed such incidents occurred in the Ganj and Swar police station areas during the month of Shravan.
He reiterated Islam's stance that consuming the meat of animals slaughtered in a way that offends another faith is forbidden (haram) and that those involved in such activities are either not Muslims or extremely despicable. Sisodia said his job is to address such people and hold meetings with mutawallis and clerics to prevent similar incidents.
Opposition parties criticized his aggressive language, alleging a violent and rowdy police force under the ruling BJP government. Meanwhile, Hindu priests supported Sisodia, applauding his courage to speak the truth about protecting the cow. Sisodia issued a clarification, stating his remarks were made in response to media questions about cow slaughter and only aimed to maintain harmony and religious amity.
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