Udupi: A large protest march and public meeting were held in Byndoor to condemn alleged recurring cattle theft in areas surrounding temples and demand strict action against those involved in cattle slaughter and theft.
The march was organised by the Byndoor taluk unit of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike and Hindu Samrakshana Samiti, Chittur, with participants seeking stronger measures to prevent cattle theft and protect cattle.
The procession began at Chittur Circle and proceeded towards the Sri Brahmalingeshwara shrine at Maranakatte. Participants raised slogans calling for cattle protection and demanded stringent action in cases involving cattle theft and slaughter.
The organisers said the objective of the march was to create public awareness about cattle protection and highlight concerns over alleged incidents in the region.
A Janagraha Sabha was held at Maranakatte after the march. Adarsh Kela, Hindu Jagarana Vedike Byndoor taluk convenor Harish Salkod and Srinivas Manjaru were among the main speakers.
The speakers called for greater awareness among the public and urged the authorities to take firm action against those involved in cattle theft and slaughter.
Byndoor MLA Gururaj Gantihole, along with leaders and activists of various Hindu organisations and devotees, attended the meeting. The organisers claimed that thousands of people participated in the programme and extended their support to the campaign.
The organisers reiterated that protecting cattle was a collective responsibility and called for effective enforcement measures to prevent such incidents.