In a major crackdown on illegal activities, Nuh police arrested seven individuals for cow smuggling and possession of banned meat, seizing cattle and contraband in the process.
Key Points
- Nuh police arrested seven individuals in Ferozpur Jhirka and Akeda for cow smuggling and possession of banned meat.
- Police seized seven cattle from three pickup trucks attempting to cross from Rajasthan to Haryana.
- Approximately 70 kilograms of banned meat, knives, and an axe were recovered from a motorcycle-borne individual.
- The arrested individuals have been identified and produced in court, subsequently sent to judicial custody.
- The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat cow smuggling and illegal meat trade in the Nuh district.
Under a special drive against the cow smugglers, the Nuh police arrested seven people from Ferozpur Jhirka Sadar and Akeda police station areas, officials said on Sunday.
Police said in two separate cases, they seized seven cattle from three pickup trucks and approximately 70 kilograms of banned meat from a motorcycle-borne accused. They have also seized several mobile phones, cash and tools, officials said.
Details of the Arrests
According to a police spokesperson, in the first instance, the crime section staff at the Ferozpur Jhirka police station received a tip-off that three pickup trucks carrying cattle from Rajasthan to Haryana were crossing the Mumbai Expressway.
Based on the information, a barricade was set up near the Bawandheri village. The accused in their vehicles attempted to flee upon seeing police, but all three vehicles were intercepted, according to the spokesperson.
A total of seven cows were recovered from these vehicles, tied with ropes, while six accused from the vehicles were arrested, the official added.
The arrested individuals were identified as Sazid, Saikul, Akbar, Sanjay, Lalit Kumar and Irsad. Five mobile phones and Rs 27,450 were recovered from their possession, he added.
Recovery of Banned Meat
According to police, the crime section staff also arrested Yunus, resident of the Akeda village in Nuh district, who has been accused of trying to sell banned meat on his motorcycle.
"Around 70 kilograms of banned meat, two knives and an axe were recovered from his motorcycle at the spot. Two separate cases were registered against the accused. They were produced in a city court today and sent to judicial custody," the police spokesperson added.
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