:BGRD) is an Indian right-wing Hindutva volunteer organisation and part of the cow protection movement.

[3] It provides guidance and support in the construction of protective shelters for cattle, and often engages in vigilante violence against minorities, primarily Muslims and Dalits.

[6][7] It has spearheaded a campaign against the killing of cattle, filing many complaints against those who were found to have participated in such acts.

[9] The BGRD also has a ‘Gau Commando Force’ — primarily vigilantes who patrol state borders for people smuggling cows and also conduct raids on slaughterhouses.

[11][12] Despite evidence, many of the accused have faced minimal legal consequences.