It is important to understand the depth of the politicisation of the issue of cow protection which, over the last couple of decades, has resulted in the production of violent vigilantes called 'gau rakshaks' (cow protectors).
Life imitates art in Mumbai as the black sheep in law enforcement turn into trigger-happy hitmen, often with patronage of their political masters. Sachin Waze is just one case study.
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