Tensions Rise in Telangana: Cow Vigilante Shot in Alleged Cattle Smuggling Confrontation

Oct 23, 2025 01:41 pm CST

A shooting incident involving a cow vigilante in Hyderabad has escalated into a major political controversy in Telangana. BJP leaders claim the victim was attacked while trying to prevent illegal cow transportation, allegedly by a person connected to the AIMIM party. The incident has sparked political tensions, with BJP officials demanding swift action and blaming Congress for protecting what they describe as "rowdyism" in the region. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused while additional security forces maintain order in the area.