Tension In Bhopal's Jahangirabad Over Alleged Cow Slaughter, Two Detained As Authorities Demolish Suspect's Illegal Construction

Bhopal's Jahangirabad district witnessed tension on Sunday morning after allegations of cow slaughter emerged in the Afzal Colony area. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists protested, alleging cow slaughter in the vicinity. The administration subsequently launched an anti-encroachment drive at the suspect's residence, Azhar Ali's house.

According to Bajrang Dal leader Prashant Mishra, he and his aides received information about eight cattle being brought to Afzal Colony for slaughter. Upon their arrival at 4 am, they were attacked by a group of people with sticks, knives, swords, and stones. Mishra suffered injuries to his shoulder and lip, while his vehicle was damaged.

The assailants included Azhar Ali, Mujammil, Farhan, Imran Ahmed, Rizwan Ahmed, and Adil Hata, as claimed by Mishra. Upon returning with police personnel, a search at Imran Ahmed's and Rizwan Ahmed's houses reportedly uncovered five cattle tied with ropes, sacks containing suspected remains of slaughtered cattle, five knives, an axe, a pointed iron tool, two ropes, and a cleaver.

Imran and Rizwan Ahmed were detained for questioning. Bajrang Dal activists staged a protest at Shabban Crossing, demanding action against the accused and a thorough investigation. The administration began removing illegal encroachments at Azhar Ali's house using hammers following the protests. Police personnel and a municipal corporation team were present at the site. An investigation is underway to establish the facts and the involvement of the named individuals.