Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
The Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand police have busted an inter-state beef smuggling racket, which allegedly involved the slaughter of dozens of cows, and arrested around 10 people in connection with the case. The racket was operating in both states, and the police are still searching for the remaining accused.
According to the reports, the racket was involved in smuggling beef from the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to other states. The accused used to slaughter the cows in secret locations and then transport the beef to other parts of the country.
The police received a tip-off about the racket and launched an operation to crack down on it. During the raid, they found evidence of the illegal slaughter of cows and seized large quantities of beef. The arrested accused were found to be involved in the slaughter and transportation of the beef.
The police have also recovered vehicles and equipment used by the racket to transport the beef. The investigation is still ongoing, and the police are expecting to recover more evidence and arresting more accused.
The busting of the racket comes at a time when there have been growing concerns about the safety and welfare of cows in India. The cow is considered a sacred animal in Hinduism, and many people are opposed to the slaughter of cows. The Hindu organisations have been protesting against the illegal slaughter of cows and beef smuggling.
In fact, just on Monday, protests were held by Hindu organisations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand after body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river. The protests were peaceful, but the police had to deploy a heavy force to maintain law and order.
The busting of the beef smuggling racket is a major success for the police and a blow to the illegal trade. The police have promised to take strict action against those involved in the racket and to ensure that the beef is not smuggled into the country.
The illegal slaughter of cows and beef smuggling is a serious issue in India, and it is essential that the authorities take strong action to prevent it. The busting of the racket is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that it will help to reduce the illegal trade in beef and ensure the safety and welfare of cows in the country.
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