Indian officials stated Monday’s shootout did not lead to any fatalities and one person was arrested. Indian state imposes 10% ‘cow protection surcharge’“They were smuggling seven cows and six calves from somewhere near Narnaul to their village Palla in Nuh through Alwar. People often buy cattle from the several weekly markets and take them to their village, often passing by Alwar. In Monday’s case, the police also accused the cattle transporters of smuggling. As the incumbent Modi government has been campaigning for a complete ban on cow slaughtering in India, its northern state has imposed 10% stamp duty for ‘cow protection’, The Hindu reported.

Source: The Express Tribune December 11, 2017 11:26 UTC