Modi's party has control in Gujarat state, where the latest incident occurred. In India, the cow is considered holy, and many devout Hindus devote themselves to protecting cows from slaughter and abuse - sometimes with violent results. The video, uploaded by the attackers in western India, has opened a wider debate over caste conflict and rising right-wing Hindu rhetoric. Responding to the protests, the Chief Minister of Gujarat has announced a high-level probe into the incident. Home Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the incident in Parliament but added that atrocities against Dalits have occurred in India under previous governments, as well.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 21, 2016 00:09 UTC