Two head of cattle found dumped on roadside in Ballari; BJP, Hindu organisations stage protest

A tense situation prevailed in Ballari on Saturday after the severed heads of two cows were found dumped by the roadside near the 9th Cross on Kappagallu Road, triggering protests by BJP workers, members of Hindu organisations and local residents.

The protesters staged a road blockade and sat on a dharna at the spot, raising slogans demanding protection of cattle and condemning the State government. They urged the police to immediately identify and arrest those responsible for the incident and initiate stringent legal action against them.

Police officers, including Gandhinagar Circle inspector Ravichandra and Ballari Deputy Superintendent of Police Govindaraju V., rushed to the spot along with personnel and conducted a preliminary inquiry. The officers attempted to pacify the protesters and prevent the situation from escalating. A case has been registered and further investigation is under way.

Later, a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) visited the site and examined the remains. The team collected evidence and other material relevant to the investigation.

Speaking to reporters, BJP district president Anil Kumar Moka condemned the incident and said the heads of the slaughtered cows had been found stuffed inside a sack and dumped on the roadside. He alleged that despite information provided by the BJP workers about cattle being transported for slaughter in recent months, only a few animals had been rescued while others had allegedly been allowed to be slaughtered.

Former Minister B. Sriramulu and MLA for Gangavathi Gali Janardhana Reddy later visited the protest site and expressed concern over the incident. They held discussions with the Deputy Superintendent of Police and urged the authorities to ensure that the culprits were arrested at the earliest. They also stressed that incidents of this nature should not be allowed to recur.