# Cow Urine Used to Purify Children (Bizarre) By Trendopoly | Published 2007-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-urine-used-to-purify-children References: [cnewsnoe](http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2007/04/24/4126123-ap.html) In an alarming display of caste-based discrimination, a school mistress in India ordered that several low-caste children be purified by being sprinkled with [cow urine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urify1). In India, [cows are considered sacred](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khyber-agro) by Hindus and the urine of these cows is viewed as a purifier. **Implications** - According to the local police chief Suresh Sagar, the incident is currently being investigated. Although case-based discrimination was outlawed by [India's constitution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indus-battle-royale) in 1950, it still remains prevalent in some areas of the country. Let's hope that incidents like this become increasingly rare as time goes on, as no one deserves to be marginalized for being born. This is especially true when talking about innocent young children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cow Ghee Baby Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-babycare.md) - [Reclaimed Material Dairy Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaushala.md) - [Nutrient-Focused Milk Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalyya-farms.md) - [Animal Equity Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-proud.md) - [Bull Blood Hydration Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbarian-water.md) - [Indian Hand Hygiene Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saafhaathsekhaaiye.md) - [Animal-Free Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga.md) - [Culturally Influenced Dairy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amul.md) - [Balanced Ritual Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bindu-project.md)