In a disturbing incident from Valavadi village, Gujarat, three Muslim youths were violently beaten by a group of self-proclaimed cow vigilantes. The victims—Sahil, a resident of Agol village, and his two friends—were transporting buffaloes when they were attacked under the guise of “cow protection.”
Legally Transporting Cattle
The youths were legally transporting three black cattle when the group of extremists stopped their vehicle. Despite the legitimacy of the transportation, the vigilantes claimed to be defending cows and unleashed a brutal assault on the men.
Brutal Attack Caught on Video
लोकेशन : वलावड़ी गांव, गुजरात
3 मुस्लिम युवकों को बेरहमी से पीटा।
अगोल गांव का रहने वाला साहिल अपने दो दोस्तों के साथ तीन काले रंग के पशु जिन्हें कानूनी मान्यता प्राप्त है, लेकर वलवडी गांव से गुजर रहा था, तभी गौरक्षा के नाम पर कुछ हिंदू चरमपंथियों ने तीनों मुस्लिम लड़कों को… pic.twitter.com/rfVEEpExou
— The Muslim (@TheMuslim786) October 24, 2024
A video of the horrifying incident has surfaced on social media, capturing the vigilantes making threats against the youths. The attackers can be heard saying, “Don’t call the police, lock them in a room, break their hands and legs, strip them naked, and make a video of them!” The disturbing footage has sparked widespread outrage.
Rising Vigilante Violence
This attack is the latest in a worrying trend of violence in the name of cow protection. The incident has raised serious concerns about the unchecked actions of vigilante groups targeting individuals, often based on religious identity.
Calls for Justice
The brutal assault has prompted calls for immediate legal action against the perpetrators. Many are urging authorities to take stronger measures to prevent such incidents and protect individuals from the growing threat of cow vigilante violence in the region.
As the video continues to circulate, the demand for justice grows, highlighting the urgent need to address this dangerous trend.