Shiv Sena voices concern over ruckus by cow vigilantes

The Shiv Sena on Wednesday expressed concern over recent incidents of violence in the name of 'gau raksha' and asked where were these self-appointed 'cow saviours' when terrorists targeted Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir recently.

Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing the heat over the issue of cow vigilantism in the country, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

The ruling alliance partner also said that Pakistan wanted the nation to get divided in the name of cow protection.

The statements come in the wake of recent incidents of violence in different parts of the country in the name of cow protection.