Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
In a major crackdown on illegal activities, a inter-state beef smuggling racket, which was allegedly involved in slaughtering dozens of cows in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, was busted on Monday. The police arrested around 10 people from the racket while they are still searching for the rest of the accused.
The racket was uncovered after the body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river, sparking protests from Hindu organizations. The protests were a result of the gruesome discovery of the animal carcasses, which led to widespread outrage and demands for action against the perpetrators.
According to reports, the beef smuggling racket was operating in both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and was involved in slaughtering cows on a large scale. The accused individuals were allegedly involved in transporting the beef to other states, including Delhi and Haryana, where it was sold in the black market.
The police, however, acted swiftly to crack down on the racket, arresting 10 people from the group on Monday. The arrested individuals include local residents as well as outsiders who were brought in to assist in the smuggling operation.
The police also seized a large quantity of beef and other evidence from the accused, including vehicles and equipment used in the smuggling operation. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to identify and arrest the remaining accused individuals.
The discovery of the animal carcasses in the Yamuna river sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for action against the perpetrators. Hindu organizations, including the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, held protests in the region, demanding that the government take strong action against those involved in the smuggling racket.
The protests were marked by heated rhetoric, with many calling for the death penalty for those involved in the smuggling racket. The protests also highlighted the need for stronger laws to prevent animal cruelty and protect the rights of animals.
The Himachal Pradesh government has also come under fire for its alleged inaction in addressing the issue of cow slaughter in the state. Many have accused the government of turning a blind eye to the problem, and have demanded that it take stronger action to prevent cow slaughter and protect the rights of animals.
The Uttarakhand government, on the other hand, has promised to take action against those involved in the smuggling racket. The state’s Chief Minister, Trivendra Singh Rawat, has assured that the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure that those involved in the racket are brought to justice.
The busting of the beef smuggling racket is a significant development in the region, and highlights the need for stronger laws and enforcement mechanisms to prevent animal cruelty and protect the rights of animals. It is also a reminder of the importance of working together to address issues of animal welfare and prevent the cruelty and exploitation of animals.
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