Muslims seek govt to declare cow as “National Animal”

Metro India News | MAHABUBABAD 

Muslims at Kesamudram Eidgah in the district displayed flex banners on Thursday appealing to the Central and State governments to immediately declare the cow as the National Animal and provide protection. After offering the collective Eid prayer (Namaz) on the occasion of Bakrid, the community members appealed to both governments to respond swiftly and safeguard cows by granting them national animal status. They also called for collective and organized efforts towards cow protection.

Earlier, as part of heightened security arrangements for the Bakrid festival, Mahabubabad District Superintendent of Police Dr. Shabareesh ordered extensive preventive measures to ensure no untoward incidents occur. Following his instructions, bomb detection and dog squad teams conducted surprise inspections across Mahabubabad town. Town Circle Inspector L. Raghupati Reddy and G. Uma led the teams, which carried out widespread checks at the Eidgah, dargahs, major intersections, railway station, bus station, Nehru Center, Torrur bus stand, and other sensitive locations. Personnel including Anjaya, Ashok, Murali (Dog Handler), RPF staff R. Sarya, K. Nagireddy, Dog Handler L. Sunil and others participated in the inspections.