Family of Dadri lynching victim faces criminal charges
Jul 14, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Criminal charges have been slapped on the family of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was was dragged out of his home and lynched to death by a mob in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri a year ago over rumours that he had stored beef and his family slaughtered cow, according to media reports on Thursday.
Maharashtra beef ban to stay, but keeping it permitted : High Court
May 06, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) The ban on beef and cattle slaughter will remain in Maharashtra but it will no longer be illegal to keep or consume beef from outside the state, Bombay High Court today said.
Police rush to Delhi's Kerala House on complaint of beef being served
Oct 27, 2015, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS) The Kerala House has decided to remove buffalo meat from its menu after the Delhi Police went for a search in the state guest house following a complaint that beef was being served in its canteen.
BJP MLAs beat up Independent legislator in Jammu and Kashmir
Oct 08, 2015, at 05:32 pm
Srinagar, Oct 8 (IBNS) Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators on Thursday morning assaulted an Independent MLA, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, for allegedly hosting a beef party a day ago, triggering a new controversy over the episode that created communal tensions already after the Dadri incident when a Muslim man was killed.
Geelani appeals Muslims not to hurt other communities during Eid celebrations
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:05 am
Srinagar, Sept 23 (IBNS): Senior separatist leader and Hurriyat 'G' Chairman Syed Ali Geelani has appealed people not to hurt religious sentiments of other communities of Jammu and Kashmir this Eid, amid speculations of communal tension over beef ban.
Maharashtra govt should take decision on lifting beef ban: Bombay HC
Sep 21, 2015, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Monday temporarily stayed the beef ban stating that the decision should be taken by the state government, said reports.
J&K High Court bans sale of beef in state
Sep 10, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Srinagar, Sept 10 (IBNS): The JK High Court on Thursday enforced a ban on the sale of beef across the state and directed the police to keep a vigil on the smuggling and slaughtering of bovine animals.