Violent Incidents Involving Cow Protection Groups and Police in Gujarat Spark Arrests

In Gujarat, incidents involving cow protection groups and police have led to violence and arrests. In Surat's Hathoda village, a police team and cow protectors were attacked by local Muslim butchers during a cow slaughter prevention operation, resulting in injuries and 22 arrests. Separately, in Gandhinagar, self-styled cow vigilantes intercepted and assaulted Muslim men transporting buffalo calves, overturning their vehicle. Both events highlight ongoing tensions around cattle protection and raise concerns about vigilante actions and law enforcement responses in the region.