The cow slaughter controversy at Bhopal's Jinsi Modern abattoir has taken a dramatic turn. What began as opposition criticism now features prominent voices from within the ruling camp, intensifying the political dispute.
BJP MP Alok Sharma Calls for Investigation
Bhopal MP Alok Sharma has publicly demanded a thorough probe. He wants officials to examine all files and procedures related to the abattoir's operations and oversight mechanisms. Sharma brings significant weight to this demand, given his political history.
As former mayor of Bhopal, Sharma twice witnessed the BMC council reject proposals for this modern abattoir during his tenure. His current stance reflects a consistent position on this sensitive issue.
Internal Rifts Within BMC Leadership
The controversy has created visible cracks within the BJP-led Bhopal Municipal Corporation. Mayor-in-Council member Jagdish Yadav has notably distanced himself from the very proposal his council approved last year.
"I am aware of the 2023 MiC proposal that granted an extension to the construction period," Yadav stated. He argues the core issue has shifted. According to Yadav, the problem is no longer about closing the facility itself, but specifically about the confirmed slaughter of a cow within it.
Yadav suggests administrative failures allowed this incident to occur. He further raised a pointed question about enforcement, asking why bulldozers are quickly deployed in other cases of alleged violations, but not in this instance, despite an FIR confirming the meat was from cow progeny.
Forensic Evidence Confirms Violation
The current firestorm follows concrete investigative findings. Allegations about activities at the abattoir surfaced shortly after the BMC's Mayor-in-Council cleared the facility to begin operations last year.
The situation escalated on December 17th when a truck was intercepted in Bhopal by a Hindu right-wing organization. Samples seized from that interception were sent for forensic examination at a lab in Mathura.
The laboratory report confirmed the worst fears: cow slaughter had indeed taken place. This scientific finding has transformed the controversy, placing the BMC administration under intense scrutiny. It raises serious questions about how the oversight system failed to prevent or detect this illegal activity.
The confirmed evidence of cow slaughter has fundamentally changed the debate. It moves the discussion from hypothetical concerns to proven wrongdoing, increasing pressure on civic authorities to explain the lapse and take decisive action.
