Lucknow: UP on Tuesday amended the UP Cow Slaughter Prevention Act through an ordinance to award anyone who harms a cow or endangers its life with up to seven years’ imprisonment and Rs 3 lakh fine.

The new law will apply to anyone who tries to endanger a cow’s life or tries to illegally transport it or deny food and water to cattle.

Offences under three existing clauses will now attract imprisonment of 3-10 years and a fine of Rs 3-5 lakh. The ordinance has a clause to shame offenders. An offender's photograph and name would be put up at prominent spots in the area of his residence.