GURGAON: Gau Rakhshaks in Gurgaon, Haryana, have applied for arms licenses, claiming they face threats from armed cow smugglers. The group said when they try to stop cow smugglers at night, they are attacked with arms.
Dharmendra Yadav, head of the Haryana Gau Rakshak group, said the smugglers now work in groups of at least 10, and all of them are usually armed. Calling himself a victim of their attacks, he said he has applied for an arms license, and sought police protection. Gurgaon Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwar said no person can be granted an arms license just on the issue of protecting themselves from cow smugglers. He added inquiries are conducted as to why a person is applying for an arms license, and whether he or she will be able to prevent the misuse of the arm, besides other factors. Yadav, who had applied for a license a year back, is yet to recieve it and has written to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Khattar for help. Once there is an all clear on all parameters being met, only then is an arms license is issued
Meanwhile, reports suggest gau rakshaks have been targeting migrants and meat sellers over suspicions of them dealing in beef. They in response, admit that several from their groups are bringing a bad name to the entire community and agreed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks.
