"We have collected meat samples from Akhlaq’s house and sent it to the forensics department for examination,”
jobyts said:http://indianexpress.com/article/in...r-old-injures-son-over-rumours-they-ate-beef/
In some part of India, being a cow seems to be better than a human.
WTF?
The incident occurred in a village in India where a group of men attacked a father and son, killing the father and seriously injuring the son. The reason for the attack was rumors that the family had consumed beef, which is considered a taboo by some communities in India.
The rumors were spread by a cow protection group, who claimed to have seen the family consuming beef. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and the family has denied it.
In many parts of India, cows are considered sacred and their slaughter or consumption is prohibited. This belief is rooted in Hinduism, the dominant religion in India. However, not all communities in India hold this belief and beef is consumed by many people in the country.
The incident highlights the dangers of spreading false rumors and inciting violence based on them. It not only leads to loss of innocent lives, but also creates tension and divides in society. In this case, it resulted in the death of a man and left his family traumatized.
Authorities need to take strict action against those who spread false rumors and incite violence. There should also be efforts to educate people about the dangers of blindly believing and acting on rumors. Promoting tolerance and understanding among different communities is also crucial in preventing such incidents.