Beef Smuggling Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in Himachal & U’khand
In a major crackdown, a massive inter-state beef smuggling racket has been busted in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with around 10 people arrested so far. The racket was allegedly involved in slaughtering dozens of cows in the two states and then smuggling the beef to other parts of the country.
According to the police, the racket was unearthed after protests were held by Hindu organizations on Monday after body parts of slaughtered cows were found in the Yamuna river. The police launched an investigation and arrested 10 people, including a few suppliers and middlemen, in connection with the racket.
The police are still searching for the rest of the gang members and are working to recover the illegal beef and other evidence related to the racket. The beef smuggling racket is believed to have been operating for several months, with the smugglers using fake documents and secret routes to transport the illegal meat.
The busting of the racket has sent shockwaves across the region, with many people expressing outrage over the illegal slaughter of cows and the smuggling of beef. The police have assured that they will leave no stone unturned to bring all the accused to justice and ensure that such illegal activities are not repeated in the future.
The beef smuggling racket is not a new phenomenon in India, with several similar cases having been reported in the past. However, the recent busting of the racket in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has highlighted the need for stricter measures to prevent such illegal activities.
The police have said that they are working closely with the Cow Protection Committee and other organizations to prevent cow slaughter and beef smuggling in the region. The committee has been instrumental in exposing several cases of cow slaughter and beef smuggling in the past and has been demanding stricter laws to prevent such activities.
The recent busting of the beef smuggling racket has also raised questions about the role of middlemen and suppliers who are believed to be involved in the illegal trade. The police have said that they are investigating the role of these middlemen and suppliers and will take action against them if found guilty.
The beef smuggling racket is not only a threat to the country’s animal welfare laws but also has serious implications for public health. The illegal trade of beef can lead to the spread of diseases and can also compromise the quality of meat sold in the market.
In conclusion, the busting of the beef smuggling racket in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand is a significant development and a major victory for the police and animal welfare activists. The police must continue to work closely with other organizations to ensure that such illegal activities are not repeated in the future.
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