SPO Waits for Missing Son Who Fled Cow Vigilantes in Jammu
In Ramban, Jammu, Abdul Salam Chopan, a Special Police Officer, waits anxiously by a swollen stream for news of his missing 18-year-old son, Tanveer Ahmad. Tanveer disappeared on Sunday after jumping into a nullah to escape self-styled cow vigilantes who intercepted and assaulted him while he was transporting cattle with official permits. Despite holding written permission from the District Magistrate, Tanveer was chased by a group in two vehicles near Digdole. Eyewitnesses report he was attacked before fleeing into the water. Multi-agency rescue efforts involving disaster response forces have yielded no results due to strong currents. Four men known for local cow vigilantism have been arrested by a Special Investigation Team. The incident has sparked protests, with residents blocking the national highway demanding justice. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the act as murder and promised strict action against those using religion to disrupt peace, urging the Lieutenant Governor to ensure accountability. The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding cow protection vigilantism in the region.
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SPO Waits for Missing Son Who Fled Cow Vigilantes in Jammu
In Ramban, Jammu, Abdul Salam Chopan, a Special Police Officer, waits anxiously by a swollen stream for news of his missing 18-year-old son, Tanveer Ahmad. Tanveer disappeared on Sunday after jumping into a nullah to escape self-styled cow vigilantes who intercepted and assaulted him while he was transporting cattle with official permits. Despite holding written permission from the District Magistrate, Tanveer was chased by a group in two vehicles near Digdole. Eyewitnesses report he was attacked before fleeing into the water. Multi-agency rescue efforts involving disaster response forces have yielded no results due to strong currents. Four men known for local cow vigilantism have been arrested by a Special Investigation Team. The incident has sparked protests, with residents blocking the national highway demanding justice. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the act as murder and promised strict action against those using religion to disrupt peace, urging the Lieutenant Governor to ensure accountability. The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding cow protection vigilantism in the region.
The Indian Express