Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Union Minister Slams Majlis Leaders Over Cow Smuggling Allegations
A government minister in India is accusing leaders of a political party called MIM of helping people who illegally transport and slaughter cows.
He says these leaders are even telling the police to stop enforcing the rules against these activities.
The minister mentioned a recent event where a person from MIM allegedly shot an activist who works to protect cows.
He believes this shows that MIM leaders are protecting criminals involved in cow smuggling.
The minister also said that cattle are being brought into the state illegally from other states at night.
He wants some illegal places that slaughter animals to be closed down and criticized the state government for not following laws about protecting cows.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy accused Majlis leaders of pressuring Telangana police to stop enforcement against illegal cattle transport and slaughterhouses.
Reddy alleged that MIM leader Ibrahim Qureshi, who has criminal cases, is shielded by the party and central to a cow smuggling network.
The minister condemned an incident in Ghatkesar where Qureshi allegedly shot cow protection activist Prashant Kumar (Sonu Singh).
Reddy claimed MIM has a special cell to help release vehicles seized during cow smuggling operations and accused specific MLA and Corporator of pressuring officials.
He demanded the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and criticized the state government for ignoring cow protection laws, also implicating Congress and BRS leaders.
- Who
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leadership, MIM leader Ibrahim Qureshi, cow protection activist Prashant Kumar (Sonu Singh), Telangana police, Congress and BRS leaders.
- What
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy accused Majlis leaders of supporting cow smugglers and pressuring police, citing a recent attack on a cow protection activist by an MIM leader as evidence of this nexus.
- When
- Following a recent incident in Ghatkesar where an activist was shot; ongoing alleged operations.
- Where
- Telangana, specifically Ghatkesar, New Boiguda, and Golnaka; also mentioning Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh for cattle sourcing.
- Why
- Reddy's allegations stem from the shooting of a cow protection activist by an MIM leader and his broader claims of MIM's involvement in shielding cattle smugglers, pressuring police, and facilitating illegal slaughterhouses.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy's Claims
Allegations Against Majlis and Its Leaders
Cow Smuggling and Slaughterhouses
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy's Claims
Alleges Majlis leaders are pressuring police to halt enforcement against illegal cattle transport and slaughterhouses, and that MIM has a special cell to aid smugglers.
Allegations Against Majlis and Its Leaders
MIM functionaries allegedly involved in cattle smuggling networks and operating special cells to facilitate illegal transport and release of seized vehicles.
Ghatkesar Incident
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy's Claims
Condemned the attack and accused MIM leader Ibrahim Qureshi and associates of shooting cow protection activist Prashant Kumar (Sonu Singh).
Allegations Against Majlis and Its Leaders
Ibrahim Qureshi, identified as an MIM leader, allegedly shot the activist, with Reddy claiming Qureshi received a hero's welcome after release.
Police Conduct
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy's Claims
Accuses Telangana police of being "puppets of the mafia" due to political pressure from Majlis leaders, failing to curb illegal activities and harassing volunteers.
Allegations Against Majlis and Its Leaders
Majlis leaders, including an MLA and Corporator, allegedly frequent police stations to pressure officials into releasing impounded vehicles related to cow smuggling.
Political Nexus
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy's Claims
Accuses Congress and BRS leaders of following MIM directives and criticizes the state government for ignoring cow protection laws.
Allegations Against Majlis and Its Leaders
Implied involvement of Congress and BRS leaders in a slaughterhouse nexus, with specific mention of former Waqf Board and Haj Committee Chairman Mohammad Salim amassing wealth during the BRS regime.
- Minister
- G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister)
- Alleged Perpetrator
- MIM leader Ibrahim Qureshi
- Victim
- Prashant Kumar (Sonu Singh), cow protection activist
- Incident Location
- Ghatkesar, Telangana
- Allegations
- MIM's involvement in illegal cattle transport, slaughterhouses, and pressuring police; Qureshi's alleged role in shooting activist.
- Arrested
- Three individuals
- Absconding
- One individual
