Cow vigilantism: Adityanath urges people not to take law into their hands

July 01, 2017 13:05

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the people to not to take the law into their hands in the name of cow vigilantism, adding that they should just inform the administration in any case of illegal smuggling of cows.

"The directions given by the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court are being followed in the state. We are are not banning slaughter houses, but will take action against those not following instructions of the government," Adityanath said.

"People should not take the law into their hands, but should just inform the administration about the smuggling of a cow," he added.

Vowing to restore peace and prosperity in the state, Adityanath said his government is making an effort for its development.

"We are making efforts to increase investment in the state and lots of companies are showing their interest," he said.

Adityanath also emphasised on restoring law and order in Uttar Pradesh.

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