Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
In a major crackdown on illegal animal slaughter, a massive inter-state beef smuggling racket was busted on Monday, with the arrest of 10 people in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The racket, which was allegedly involved in slaughtering dozens of cows in the two states, was uncovered by a joint operation by the two state police forces.
According to reports, the beef smuggling racket was operating in the region for quite some time, and its members would slaughter cows in secret locations, dismember the bodies, and then transport the meat to other parts of the country. The racket was allegedly making a huge profit by selling the beef at a premium rate in the black market.
The operation to bust the racket was launched after a tip-off from a local resident, who complained to the police about the presence of suspicious individuals in the area. The police launched a sting operation and laid a trap for the racket members, eventually leading to the arrest of 10 people, including the mastermind behind the racket.
The arrested individuals have been identified as residents of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and they are being questioned by the police to uncover the extent of the racket. The police are also searching for the remaining members of the racket, who are believed to be at large.
The busting of the beef smuggling racket has sparked widespread protests in the region, with several Hindu organisations taking to the streets to condemn the illegal activity. Protests were held in several towns and cities, including Shimla, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, with protesters demanding strict action against those involved in the racket.
The protests were sparked after body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river, which flows through the region. The discovery of the body parts sparked outrage among locals, who demanded that the police take immediate action to stop the illegal activity.
The police have promised to take strict action against those involved in the racket, and have vowed to ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice. The police have also launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare and the need to prevent animal slaughter.
The busting of the beef smuggling racket is a significant blow to the illegal animal slaughter industry in the region, and it is expected to send a strong message to those involved in such activities. The police have promised to continue their efforts to curb illegal animal slaughter and to protect the rights of animals in the region.
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