VHP-led shutdown in Pokhran and nearby towns protests bull slaughter

Hindu organizations in Pokhran, India, staged a shutdown on Monday to protest alleged bull slaughter and illegal slaughterhouses, demanding government action. The protests were sparked by an incident on January 7 where a bull was reportedly hit by a vehicle, dragged, and then slaughtered. Traders voluntarily closed shops in several towns. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal are demanding property seizures, expedited investigations, and the closure of illegal slaughterhouses, warning of further action if demands are not met.