INDIA:Beef Ban

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Tourists visit Bibi-Ka-Maqbara a mausoleum built by Mugul emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his wife Dilras Banu Begum. Aurangabad was a capital of Aurangzeb during his period as viceroy of the Deccan. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Temple and wall painting of Chhatrapati Shivaji (Maratha King) whose is a political icon of Hindu Nationalist parties - Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) etc, seen at Sha Ganj area of Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: The clock tower in Sha Ganj, one of the oldest parts and centre of the historical town built during Aurangzeb's period. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Evening view of one of the many gates in Aurangabad, which is known as city of gates. Out of 52 gates date back Aurangzeb's time only 17 exist now. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Youth shop at the Prozone mall, a modern shopping complex in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Students seen at Maulana Azad College, a renowned educational institution in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Students seen at Maulana Azad College in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Children play cricket in the main are of Begumpura in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Exterior view of Maulna Azad College in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Syed Ahmed a flour mill owner receives grains in containers from his customers at his shop in Begumpura, Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Syed Ahmed a flour mill owner poses for a portrait at his shop in Begumpura, Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Syed Rizwan a motor bike mechanic poses for photograph at his shop in Begumpura. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: A beef shop in Butti Lane area of Aurangabad. Since the ban of beef sale these meat shops can only sell buffalo meat, which is least favoured by the community. The shops take hit in profits, and the workers lose their job. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Water buffalos, which are allowed to be slaughtered for meat seen walking around in Begumpura main road. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Beef shops shut down in Butti Lane area of Aurangabad. Since the ban of beef sale these meat shops can only sell buffalo meat, which is least favoured by the community. The shops take hit in profits, and the workers lose their job. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Qureshi community (the butcher community) workers seen at the municipal slaughter house in Padegaon, Aurangabad. The workers in the slaughter house earn 100 rupees per animal; since the 'beef ban bill' slaughtering of bulls and bullocks have stopped; hence the work load has decreased. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: A worker chops buffalo meat at a shop in Butti Lane. The shopkeepers report that the sale of meat has dropped from 300-400 kilos per day to 25-30 kilos. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Qureshi community (the butcher community) workers seen at the municipal slaughter house in Padegaon, Aurangabad. The workers in the slaughter house earn 100 rupees per animal; since the 'beef ban bill' slaughtering of bulls and bullocks have stopped; hence the work load has decreased. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Bulls roam around and eat garbage near the market area in Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Buffalo meat is loaded in the auto rickshaw carriers outside of slaughter house and ready to be transported to meat shops in town. Since of the beef ban bill has come into effect, the sale of bull and bullock meat is banned; and buffalo meat is least favoured. The meat industry and the butcher community has been facing job and income losses. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Imtiyaz Jaleel, leader of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen) and Member of Legislative Assembly from the central Aurangabad constituency speaks to journalists during a press conference, where he addressed his concerns over the beef ban and campaigned for his party in the upcoming municipal elections. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Party workers seen at the office of Imtiyaz Jaleel, leader of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen) and Member of Legislative Assembly from the central Aurangabad constituency. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Dr. Sarjerao A. Thombre secretary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shiksan Sanstha (an education institution supports the ideologies of RSS) poses for a portrait at his office In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Imtiyaz Jaleel, leader of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen) and Member of Legislative Assembly from the central Aurangabad constituency speaks to journalists during a press conference, where he addressed his concerns over the beef ban and campaigned for his party in the upcoming municipal elections. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Dr. Sarjerao A. Thombre secretary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shiksan Sanstha (an education institution supports the ideologies of RSS) seen at his his office. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Women from Qureshi (butcher) community in Sile Khana, an area where majority of them live. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Daily life in the Qureshi (butcher) community in Sile Khana, an area where majority of them live. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Haji Mohammad Isa Quresh, leader of the Qureshi community, traditionally butcher community, seen at his office in Aurangabad. The Qureshi community faces heavy decline in business after the introduction of beef ban law in Maharashtra. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: A roti shop seen in a muslim neighbour hood in Aurangabad. Because of the lower cost, beef is the choice meat for poor muslim families, the dalits, and the lower income hindu households. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Qureshi community member seen outside their association office in Sile Khana area of Aurangabad. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy

India: Beef Ban

Aurangabad, India, March 2015: Mohamad Hisham Osmani (center) a famers wing leader of congress party speaks to Shokat Qureshi (left) and Mohamed Muktar Qureshi (Right) - both meat merchants, about the newly introduced been ban law. In March 2015, Maharashtra government introduced a bill to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks. This ban has been opposed by the muslim community (especially qureshi - the butcher community) as it impacts their lively hood. Photo by Sami Siva for Foreign Policy