Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
In a major crackdown, 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.
The racket came to light after body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river, prompting protests by Hindu organisations. The police had launched an investigation into the matter after receiving a complaint from a local resident.
According to the police, the racket was operating in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district and Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal district. The accused persons would purchase cows from local farmers at a low price and then smuggle them to other states for slaughter.
The police said that they had recovered several cows and buffalo carcasses from the river and also seized a truck used by the racket. The accused persons were arrested from different parts of the two states.
The police are still investigating the extent of the racket and how many cows were slaughtered. They are also trying to identify the buyers who were involved in the smuggling.
The busting of the racket has sparked a controversy, with Hindu organisations demanding action against those involved in the smuggling. The organisations had given a ultimatum to the government to take action against the accused persons, failing which they would resort to protests.
The police said that they were taking the matter seriously and were working to ensure that those involved in the smuggling were brought to justice.
The smuggling of cows and beef has been a contentious issue in India, with many Hindu organisations opposing the slaughter of cows. The issue has led to several protests and violence in the past.
The case highlights the need for effective measures to prevent the smuggling of cows and beef. The government and the police need to work together to ensure that those involved in the smuggling are brought to justice and that the smuggling is prevented.
In conclusion, the busting of the beef smuggling racket is a major victory for the police and the government. It shows that they are serious about preventing the smuggling of cows and beef. However, more needs to be done to ensure that those involved in the smuggling are brought to justice and that the smuggling is prevented.
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