Cops discovered 150 cows tied within the backyards of the accused. (Representational)
Mandla:
Homes constructed on authorities land by 11 individuals have been demolished in tribal-dominated Mandla in Madhya Pradesh as a part of motion towards the unlawful beef commerce within the state, a police official mentioned on Saturday.
The motion was taken after a tip-off was obtained that numerous cows had been held captive for slaughter within the Bhainwahi space in Nainpur, Mandla Superintendent of Police Rajat Saklecha informed PTI.
“A workforce was rushed there and we discovered 150 cows tied within the backyards of the accused. Cow meat was recovered from the fridges within the properties of all of the 11 accused. We additionally discovered animal fats, cattle pores and skin and bones, which have been stuffed in a room,” he mentioned.
“The native authorities veterinarian has confirmed the seized meat is beef. We have now additionally despatched samples to Hyderabad for secondary DNA evaluation. The homes of the11 accused have been demolished as they have been on authorities land,” the SP mentioned.
The SP mentioned an FIR was registered on Friday night time following the restoration of the cows and beef, including that one of many accused had been arrested whereas a hunt was on for the remaining 10.
“The 150 cows have been despatched to a cattle shelter. The Bhainswahi space has turn into a hub of cow smuggling for a while now. Cow slaughter in MP is punishable with a jail time period of seven years,” Mr Saklecha added.
Police sources mentioned the felony historical past of two of the accused has been gathered and the method was on to seek out out in regards to the antecedents of the remaining individuals. All of the accused are Muslims, they added.
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