How to end cow violence? Modi minister suggests building cow sanctuaries on forest land

Hansraj G Ahir will meet Harsh Vardhan to take the proposal forward

Union Minister of State (Home) Hansraj G Ahir has proposed that 1,000 hectares of forest land be allotted to set up cow sanctuaries in every district of the 16 states where cow slaughter is banned. This, according to the minister, will prevent "violence due to cattle smuggling".

According to a report published in The Indian Express, Ahir is expected to meet Union Environment and Forests Minister Harsh Vardhan early in September to “take the proposal forward”.

"By setting up cow sanctuaries at district levels, the incidents of cow slaughter can be reduced. Violence due to cattle-smuggling in