Is it true that cows are slaughtered in India?

Question:

Is it true that cows are slaughtered in India?

Reports say 10,000 cows/bull are killed in the sacred country,for leather/meat....

it is illegal to kill cows in most states!!!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Yes, it is true. Even in the states where it is illegal, stray cows are caught on the streets and butchered for their skin and meat.

Read this if you're strong enough http://www.indiatogether.org/reports/pet...
http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/in-...

India is named to be one of key beef exporters:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/dlp2/circular/20...

I remember a devotee petitioning on Chakra.org that devotees shouldn't use traditional clay mridangas, as in commercial drum-making business the bull's skin that is used doesn't come from the animals that fall naturally (as it is supposed to be), but from the slaughtered animals. Kali-yuga!!!