State-Backed Terror: How India’s Cow Vigilantism Became a Systemic Weapon Against Minorities

In BJP-ruled India, “cow protection” has become a tool for violence against minorities, especially Muslims and Dalits. Recent cruel attacks show deep societal hate and the state’s failure, or unwillingness, to protect its people.

🔵 A Planned Tool of Fear: The cow is now a public excuse for violence, used to force the majority’s will and frighten minorities.

🔵 The State’s Failure to Protect: The pattern of attacks, followed by police inaction, shows a deep state failure that looks like it is helping the attackers.

The Uttar Pradesh Killing: A Pattern of Freedom from Punishment

This unchecked violence was seen on Oct 18, 2025, in Uttar Pradesh. A truck driver was beaten to death by a mob after a traffic incident. The mob reportedly suspected him of cattle smuggling, a common excuse to kill Muslims, showing minority life is seen as worthless.

🔵 A Cruel Killing Over Claims: The victim was killed on a mere claim, not a proven crime. This shows a complete breakdown of the rule of law.

🔵 State Protection for Hate Groups: Police filed charges, but activists report delays in arrests. This pattern suggests quiet state protection for the attackers.

Unchecked Violence Spreading Across States

This violence is spreading. On Oct 19, 2025, in Haryana, seven Muslim men were badly injured by a mob accusing them of transporting cattle. This proves organized groups are behind this violence.

🔵 Targeted Attack in Haryana: The attack was a planned act of group violence. The attackers clearly believed they would not be punished.

🔵 Unfairness in Law Enforcement: Just like in UP, Haryana police have taken no real action against the known attackers. This shows deep bias in the police.

The Proof in Numbers of a Planned Attack

Data from human rights groups gives clear proof this violence is anti-minority. The numbers strip away the “cow protection” excuse and show a planned campaign of abuse, not random crime.

🔵 Human Rights Watch Findings: Shocking data from Human Rights Watch since 2010 shows that 84 percent of all victims in cow related mob attacks have been Muslim.

🔵 A Clear Link to BJP Rule: The data also shows these attacks rise quickly in states ruled by the BJP. This proves a direct link between the ruling party and the violence.

A Growing Culture of Disregard for Law

This violent culture is growing because the state allows it. Indian courts saw the danger, but the government and police lack the will to enforce the law, which gives power to these mobs.

🔵 The Supreme Court’s Ignored Order: In 2018, the Supreme Court gave a clear order telling states to take steps to stop these mob killings and attacks.

🔵 Weak Enforcement as a Policy: This order has been completely ignored. Weak enforcement seems to be a policy, signaling to mobs that they can act freely.

The Digital Spreading of Hatred

Street violence is fed by online hate. Right after the attacks (Oct 18-20), social media was flooded with calls for “cow protection,” supporting these hate groups.

🔵 Social Media as a Tool to Create Mobs: These sites are used to gather mobs, spread lies, and find victims, turning online hate into real violence.

🔵 Painting Muslims as Social Dangers: This campaign paints Muslims as dangers to society. This makes them seem less than human, making violence against them seem right.

The True Goal of ‘Gau Raksha’

It is key to see the “gau raksha” (cow protection) movement is not about religion. It is a violent political project to show Hindu power, take economic control from Muslims, and create constant fear.

🔵 An Excuse for Communal Violence: The cow is just an excuse. It is a political symbol used to unite and anger mobs, giving them a false reason for their crimes.

🔵 Creating a Climate of Fear: The main goal is to make sure minorities, especially Muslims, live in constant fear. This stops them from working or practicing their faith, making them second class citizens.

Conclusion: A State Allowed Attack on Minorities

The awful events in UP and Haryana, backed by scary numbers and online hate, paint a dark picture of India. These are not separate incidents. They are part of a wider, planned, and state allowed attack on minorities, key to the ruling party’s plan.

🔵 Not Unconnected but a Wider Campaign: This is a planned campaign of violence and fear. The mob and the state seem to be working together to force a cruel Hindutva belief system on the country.

🔵 The Breakdown of Law and Peace: This campaign is breaking down the rule of law and mocking the constitution. It is poisoning community relations and tearing apart the nation’s unity.