Latur police have arrested a woman for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 15 lakh and recovered most of the stolen jewellery. In a separate incident, they also successfully rescued three bulls that were stolen from Sarola village, returning them to their owner.
The Maharashtra government has issued a circular directing authorities to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs, and organisations repeatedly involved in cattle smuggling.
Police in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar seized 131 cattle ahead of Bakri Eid, resulting in eight persons being apprehended.
Two groups in Hyderabad clashed and pelted stones following an altercation over suspected cattle transportation in a truck. The incident occurred after local 'gau rakshaks' stopped the vehicle, but it was found to be carrying plywood instead of cattle. Police used mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd, and an investigation is underway.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were being taken for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
A cattle smuggler was injured in a police encounter in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday. A country-made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from his possession.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. Authorities are investigating and warning against taking the law into personal hands.
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat busted an interstate cattle theft gang, arresting three men after an encounter. The gang was active in western Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Haryana.
A suspended police constable has been arrested in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly colluding with cattle smugglers. The arrest follows an investigation into a cattle smuggling case where the constable was found to be providing sensitive information to the smugglers.
Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.
Odisha Police have invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against a suspected cattle smuggler with multiple pending cases, including illegal transportation and assault.
An alleged cattle smuggler was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a police encounter. The accused sustained a bullet injury during retaliatory firing and has been hospitalised. Police recovered weapons, tools for cattle slaughter, and a live bovine from his possession.
Nuh police apprehended an alleged cow smuggler, identified as Aslam, following a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The accused sustained gunshot injuries and was hospitalised, while an accomplice managed to flee. Police recovered five cattle, an illegal firearm, and cartridges from the scene.
Amid calls from sections of the Muslim community that cow should be declared a national animal, a look at the Constituent Assembly debates shows that two Muslim members had sought an unambiguous spelling out of the state's stance on cow slaughter, with one of them even calling for prohibiting it as part of fundamental rights.
Nuh police arrested a cow smuggler after a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The smuggler was shot in the legs during crossfire, while his accomplices fled.
Ajmer Sharif cleric Syed Sarwar Chishti has urged the Centre to declare the cow as the national animal and impose a nationwide ban on its slaughter and sale for sacrifice.
Nuh Police arrested an alleged cow smuggler after a shootout near Jaisinghpur village. The accused, Hamas Khan, was injured and admitted to hospital, while two accomplices escaped. Police recovered cattle, a weapon, and the vehicle.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with cold emulsion pothole patching machines. This initiative aims to ensure timely and scientific repair of damaged roads across the city, leveraging modern technology to identify and fix defects efficiently, especially before the monsoon season. The AI system also detects other civic issues, promoting smart urban governance.
Two cow smugglers were arrested in Gurugram after a brief encounter with police, resulting in injuries to the smugglers and a police officer.
The appearance of the signboard has reignited long-standing concerns over alleged encroachment in the Assam-Nagaland border belt.
Police in Bengaluru are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains, including a skull, found near a lake in Mugalur near Sarjapur. The remains are suspected to be those of a woman, and investigators believe they may be at least three months old. Forensic analysis is underway to determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
A mob in Rajasthan's Banswara district torched and vandalised houses and vehicles after a youth was murdered, prompting police to deploy additional forces to maintain order.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to end 'goonda raj' and 'syndicate raj' in West Bengal if the BJP wins the state elections. He also pledged to identify and take action against infiltrators and stop cattle smuggling.
'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.
Thirteen children from the Baiga tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. Eight people have been arrested, including two alleged traffickers and six employers.
A 60-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Kamand village, Pauri Garhwal, while collecting fodder. Villagers protested the delayed response from authorities.
Two associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary have been booked for allegedly operating an illegal cattle dairy on public land in Gurugram, Haryana. The charges include extortion and illegal encroachment.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has refuted claims by the TMC that the BJP would ban meat and fish consumption if it wins the West Bengal assembly elections. Sarma clarified that only beef consumption is restricted in Assam and accused the TMC of wanting to continue cattle smuggling to Bangladesh for their own benefit.
Amul and Mother Dairy, India's largest dairy product retailers, have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, marking the second such hike in 13 months. This move is expected to intensify inflationary pressures, already fuelled by global conflicts, and will impact household budgets across the country.
An 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Rajasthan's Pali district in what police are suspecting to be a case of human sacrifice. The accused, a 30-year-old man from the same village as the victim, allegedly committed the murder after a 'tantrik' (occultist) assured him that making a human sacrifice would solve his long-standing marital problems.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a tech-enabled 'smart border' project to secure India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. The project aims to stop infiltration and combat demographic changes.
The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.
The Karnataka cabinet has approved eight draft bills, including those addressing hate speech, cattle slaughter, and social boycott, to be tabled in the upcoming legislative session.
Two men were killed in Jalna, Maharashtra, when the truck they were travelling in crashed into a tree. The truck, carrying cattle fodder, was reportedly speeding and entered the city instead of taking the bypass.
The Supreme Court of India has affirmed that the right to live with dignity includes the right to live without the threat of harm from stray dogs, dismissing petitions seeking to overturn earlier directives on relocation and sterilisation.
Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.
The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.
Authorities in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal animal waste processing unit, seizing significant quantities of animal by-products and detaining the operator for questioning.
