# UP police official under fire for ‘true Muslim’ cow slaughter remark 2026-08-08T10:40:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rampur Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Singh Sisodia has sparked a political row after saying that a 'true Muslim' cannot engage in cow slaughter. Speaking to reporters on Thursday during a campaign against the practice, he claimed Islamic teachings forbid consuming meat that hurts others' religious sentiments. The comments drew sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, who accused the police of turning 'violent and rowdy' under the BJP government. Sisodia later clarified his words were misconstrued, stating his objective was only to maintain communal harmony. He also announced a verification drive covering people allegedly involved in cow slaughter over the past decade, directing police stations to prepare dossiers. Some Hindu priests backed the officer, while Congress and other leaders demanded action. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: BJP government, cow slaughter, Hindu-Muslim harmony, Muslim community, Rampur SP, UP police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rampur-sps-true-muslim-remark-on-cow-slaughter-sparks-political-row/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rampur-sps-true-muslim-remark-on-cow-slaughter-sparks-political-row/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.