Ethics Case Study: India is facing the burning issue of cow protectionism which is also witnessed by many self-appointed “cow protectors” who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumors that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. You are a senior investigation officer and from source you got to know that a social activist involved in cow protection is smuggling cows in lure of money. While investigating you found that he is in contact with various slaughtering houses where he used to supply cows. He is a reputed activist and considered responsible and honest by other social activists which debars him from being doubted by others of any malpractices. He used to take advantages of this trust of masses on him and on the backdrop of it, he used to carry (transport) cows without any security problems. No one from the security was questioning him for such movement due to his reputation. 1. There is a sure possibility of being fire up communal violence upon his arrest which may trigger law and order problems everywhere. How will you control this situation? 2. Considering the entire situation, what course of action do you think is possible? Justify your actions with suitable measures. (250 W / 15 M)

Model Answer: The case involves the burning issues of cow protectionisms followed by mob lynching. A range of atrocities — … Continue reading Ethics Case Study: India is facing the burning issue of cow protectionism which is also witnessed by many self-appointed “cow protectors” who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumors that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. You are a senior investigation officer and from source you got to know that a social activist involved in cow protection is smuggling cows in lure of money. While investigating you found that he is in contact with various slaughtering houses where he used to supply cows. He is a reputed activist and considered responsible and honest by other social activists which debars him from being doubted by others of any malpractices. He used to take advantages of this trust of masses on him and on the backdrop of it, he used to carry (transport) cows without any security problems. No one from the security was questioning him for such movement due to his reputation. 1. There is a sure possibility of being fire up communal violence upon his arrest which may trigger law and order problems everywhere. How will you control this situation? 2. Considering the entire situation, what course of action do you think is possible? Justify your actions with suitable measures. (250 W / 15 M)