This story was originally published on Bellingcat and has been republished by Alt News as part of an editorial collaboration between the two organisations. They describe themselves as “cow protectors”...
I honestly wish it were that simple. But then I think about the numerous times mobs killed people over alleged beef consumption only for testing to reveal that the meat was mutton. Worse still is when mere rumors are started leading to beatings and death.
Regardless of beliefs, Hindustan has been rife with deep seeded racism and religious hate. The corruption of local authorities and leaders means justice rarely prevails. And of course, the corruption and enabling of violence goes all the way to the top.
Trust me. Don’t make such a bet.
South Asia is complicated. A lot of people from various casts, religions, gender, and status suffer incredibly. Mob mentality, extrajudicial violence, vigilantism, gangs, and deep seeded corruption leave hundreds of millions hurting. The current government Hindu nationalism is only making things worse.
I still have hope. I’ve seen the goodness local communities and people can embody. There’s a lot of work to do though. A lot. But there’s hope. The beauty is there. And it can rise up and flourish. Someday.
I honestly wish it were that simple. But then I think about the numerous times mobs killed people over alleged beef consumption only for testing to reveal that the meat was mutton. Worse still is when mere rumors are started leading to beatings and death.
Regardless of beliefs, Hindustan has been rife with deep seeded racism and religious hate. The corruption of local authorities and leaders means justice rarely prevails. And of course, the corruption and enabling of violence goes all the way to the top.
Trust me. Don’t make such a bet.
South Asia is complicated. A lot of people from various casts, religions, gender, and status suffer incredibly. Mob mentality, extrajudicial violence, vigilantism, gangs, and deep seeded corruption leave hundreds of millions hurting. The current government Hindu nationalism is only making things worse.
I still have hope. I’ve seen the goodness local communities and people can embody. There’s a lot of work to do though. A lot. But there’s hope. The beauty is there. And it can rise up and flourish. Someday.