Mumbai Police have filed a complaint against the owner of a meat shop in Navi Mumbai after a video showing a goat with the name ‘RAM’ written on it went viral on social media.
Social media users claimed that the goat with the religious name painted on it was brought to the meat shop for slaughter.
The police sealed the meat shop at CBD Belapur and registered a case against three persons, including its owners.
An official stated, "Preliminary investigations reveal that a goat with Ram's name written on it was kept for sale at Good Luck Mutton Shop in CBD Sector One, Navi Mumbai. Subsequently, a complaint was filed under pertinent sections of the IPC, leading to the detention of the shop owner."
The matter sparked outrage among Hindus on social media platforms. Expressing concern, a user wrote, "This is outrageous. A goat sold by 'Good Luck Mutton store' with Ram's name written on it. The goat will be slaughtered on Bakrid in the open to deliberately incite the Hindu community. Requesting @Navimumpolice, @MumbaiPolice, to take strong action for deliberately causing a law & order issue."
