Maharashtra CM Announces MCOCA for Repeat Cow Slaughter Offenders
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Synopsis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that individuals repeatedly involved in cow slaughter will face action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. This initiative aims to curb the illegal practice effectively.
Key Takeaways
- Repeated cow slaughter offenders will be prosecuted under the MCOCA.
- Immediate police response is critical in crime situations.
- Legal actions will be enforced against insurance companies for delays.
- Compensation for crop losses has exceeded 110% of insurance premiums.
- The government is working to expedite pending insurance applications.
Mumbai, March 20 (NationPress) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday issued a warning that legal action will be taken against individuals found to be repeatedly involved in the crime of cow slaughter.
He made the announcement in the Assembly, stating that a case will be filed under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
"According to the law, cow slaughter is illegal. However, it has been noted that this crime is being committed on a recurring basis. Individuals who persist in such actions will face consequences under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act," he stated in response to a question posed by Congress legislator Sangram Jagtap.
Minister of State for Home (Rural), Pankaj Bhoyar, mentioned, "On November 2, 2024, a conflict erupted between two communities in Shrigonda of Ahilyanagar district. This conflict escalated into a confrontation. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police promptly arrived at the scene. The police also ensured that the injured were taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, one individual admitted to Khasi Gi Hospital in Ahilyanagar succumbed to injuries. It does not appear that the police exhibited any form of delay in this incident."
The police acted swiftly in this matter, apprehending the suspect.
However, the individual was later released on bail by the court.
Minister Bhoyar also assured that stringent measures will be enforced in the incidents occurring in Shrigonda city, and no one will be let off easily.
In another instance, State Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate stated in the Assembly that any delays in the obligations of the insurance company under the crop insurance scheme will lead to legal action against the respective insurance company.
He was addressing a question raised by BJP legislator Shweta Mahale.
"The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a scheme initiated by the Central government and, according to the guidelines set forth, this scheme has been operational in the state since the 2016 Kharif season. The Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme has been applied in Buldhana district through the Agricultural Insurance Company of India. In Buldhana and Chikhali talukas, farmers have insured 1.26 lakh hectares via 1.45 lakh insurance applications in the 2023 Kharif season. The area is under insurance coverage. As of March 18, 2025, 26,488 insurance applications amounting to Rs 21.17 crore were sanctioned, of which 16 were approved," stated Minister Kokate.
The Minister further revealed that a compensation of Rs 8.80 crore has been disbursed for 457 insurance applications. The remaining 10,311 insurance applications are pending for a compensation of Rs 12.37 crore.
He noted that the compensation amount for crop insurance has surpassed 110 percent of the accumulated insurance premium.
The state government is in the process of allocating funds to the insurance company for compensating losses exceeding 110 percent, he mentioned.
