Hassan's Cattle Boycott Ahead of Eid al-Adha: Farmers Fear Financial Losses

Muslim groups in Karnataka's Hassan district are boycotting cattle purchases before Eid, causing tension due to reported threats against the community and a sharp drop in farmers' sales. Farmers fear significant income losses. Local authorities claim no involvement in the warning posters, which are under investigation. Current laws complicate the trade of older animals, increasing economic strain.