Wed May 21 05:56:17 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad: Cow Vigilantes Attack Buffalo Transporters, Spark Outrage
**Hyderabad, May 21, 2025 (The Hindu)** – A group identifying themselves as cow vigilantes assaulted a driver and a trader transporting buffaloes near the Lalaguda traffic signal in Hyderabad on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for the arrest of the perpetrators.
According to police sources, the attack was led by a man named Vishal, reportedly the head of the vigilante group. Vishal and his associates allegedly intercepted the pickup truck carrying the buffaloes, dragged the driver and trader out, and physically assaulted them. The victims were then taken to the Chilkalguda police station, where police seized the buffaloes and transported them to a local cattle holding facility.
News of the incident quickly spread, prompting a protest at the Chilkalguda police station led by AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig. By early Wednesday morning, nearly 100 supporters had gathered, demanding police action against the vigilantes. Mr. Baig has called for the immediate arrest of Vishal and his accomplices, accusing them of attempted murder.
As of Wednesday morning, police have not filed a case, stating that they are conducting a preliminary inquiry into the incident. The lack of immediate action has further fueled public anger. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected as the investigation unfolds.
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