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UP police official under fire for ‘true Muslim’ cow slaughter remark
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The Rampur SP's remark fits a pattern where police officers stray into theology instead of enforcing the law. Brandishing terms like 'true Muslim' from a position of authority only inflames distrust, no matter the intended appeal to harmony. The Opposition's charge of a 'rowdy' police force is equally overwrought, one officer's loose talk does not indict an entire institution. The real test will be whether the verification drive targets individuals based on past convictions or becomes a communal dragnet, as many fear.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
