Farmer Nabbed For Selling Cow Wee And Poo As COVID Cure

Story ByLee Bullen, Sub EditorJoseph Golder, AgencyNewsflash

A dairy farmer in India has been arrested for selling cow urine and dung as a nifty treatment for COVID-19 for almost 6 GBP a pop.

The detainee, identified as Mamud Ali from the north-eastern Indian state of West Bengal, reportedly told people in the district of Hooghly that cow urine can be used to treat COVID-19.

According to local media, Ali set up a stall selling cow urine and dung items for between 300 and 500 INR (3.4 and 5.7 GBP).

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Ali, who owns two cows, admitted: “I realised I could make more profit by selling cow urine and dung.”

After being arrested, Ali admitted that several friends believed his suggestion and consumed cow urine.

However, he also claimed that he was only being targeted by the authorities because of his religion.

Ali said: “I am Muslim, which is why this has become such a big issue. If I were a Hindu, nothing of this sort would have happened.”

He added: “I did it for fun’s sake.”

However, one Indian MP is adamant that there are certain health advantages from consuming cow urine.

State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh said: “Many consume cow urine but do not confess in public, they have a habit of consuming cow excreta with other milk products secretly.

“I myself have consumed cow urine many times and will keep consuming it for its health benefits.”

According to local media, Ali was arrested for attempting to ‘outrage religious feelings’ and was later charged under the under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act.

The investigation is ongoing.

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