Late-Night Arrest Sheds Light on Illegal Beef Transport

A driver was arrested for allegedly transporting beef and other cattle parts illegally in a goods vehicle in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Local Hindu organization members alerted the police, leading to the confiscation of the vehicle. Samples have been sent for forensic examination, and a case is registered under local cattle preservation laws.

A driver has been detained in connection with the illegal transport of beef and cattle parts in a goods vehicle in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. The arrest occurred following an alert from members of a local Hindu organization, according to police sources.

The vehicle in question was stopped in a late-night operation by Srirangapatna Town Police near Paschimavahini. Inside, authorities discovered beef and cattle legs, prompting immediate seizure of the vehicle, officials reported.

As investigations continue, authorities have registered a case under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act. Samples of the seized meat are now being subjected to forensic examination, said a senior police officer.

(With inputs from agencies.)