Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
In a major crackdown, an inter-state beef smuggling racket, allegedly involved in slaughtering dozens of cows in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, has been busted. The police have arrested around 10 people involved in the racket, and a search is on for the remaining ones.
According to reports, the racket was uncovered after body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river, which prompted protests by Hindu organizations. The authorities took swift action, and the raid led to the arrest of the accused.
The police said that the racket was operating for a long time, and the accused would smuggle beef from Himachal Pradesh to Uttarakhand. The arrested accused were produced in court and sent to judicial custody.
The investigations revealed that the racket was run by a group of individuals who would buy cows from farmers in Himachal Pradesh and then smuggle the meat to Uttarakhand. The accused would then sell the beef in the local markets, earning a hefty profit.
The police said that they received a tip-off about the racket and launched a sting operation, which led to the arrest of the accused. The investigators found evidence of the racket’s activities, including documents and records of the transactions.
The arrested accused have been identified as residents of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The police said that they are investigating the role of other people involved in the racket and are searching for them.
The busting of the beef smuggling racket has sent shockwaves in both states, with many calling for strict action against those involved. The Hindu organizations that protested against the smuggling of beef have welcomed the action taken by the police and have demanded that those responsible be punished severely.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and security of cows in the region. The local farmers have expressed concern about the loss of their livestock and have demanded that the government take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
The authorities have promised to take strict action against those involved in the racket and to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The police have also assured the public that they will leave no stone unturned to catch the remaining accused and to bring them to justice.
In the light of this incident, it is clear that the authorities need to take a more proactive approach to prevent the smuggling of beef and to protect the safety and security of cows. The busting of the racket is a significant step forward, but more needs to be done to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
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