Cows dying in Rajasthan despite special Ministry to protect them

In a State which credits itself for creating the first-ever Ministry for protection of cows, the death of hundreds of cows and bulls at Kochar Dungarpatti plateau of the Aravalli Hills due to severe shortage of water and fodder has sent shock waves among the people working for welfare of the bovine animals and cattle-rearers. Even as the present spell of drought has made the conditions difficult for both villagers and animals, the members of vigilante groups who have attacked alleged cow transporters and mobilised people against cow slaughter in other parts of Rajasthan are conspicuous by their absence here.