Word spread among the troops, which comprised both Hindus and Muslims, that the paper cartridges were greased with lard, regarded as unclean by Muslims, or beef fat, regarded as sacred by Hindus.

• 军队中传言，那些纸制子弹壳不是涂了回教徒视为不洁的猪油，就是涂了印度教徒视为神圣的牛油，而当时军中既有印度教徒，也有回教徒。