Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Five arrested for illegal slaughterhouse in Mathura
In Mathura, five people were arrested for running an illegal slaughterhouse.
The police caught Ilyas while he was trying to escape with meat.
Two men and a woman were also taken in for questioning.
After talking to them, the police found out they were involved in the illegal activities and arrested them.
The police also found four knives used for slaughter.
Now, intelligence agencies are looking into the records of people involved in illegal meat trading.
A case was filed against Ilyas and six others under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Municipal Corporation Act.
Five individuals, including a woman, were arrested for operating an illegal slaughterhouse in Mathura.
Ilyas was caught fleeing on a motorcycle with meat, leading to the discovery of the illegal operation.
Two men and a woman were detained and later arrested after interrogation revealed their involvement.
Four knives used for slaughter were recovered based on information from Shahrukh.
Intelligence agencies are investigating records of individuals involved in illegal meat trade and amassing wealth.
- Who
- Five individuals, including Ilyas, Haji Islam, Shahrukh, Faizan, and a female accomplice
- What
- Operation of an illegal slaughterhouse and possession of animal hides and remains
- When
- Arrests made on Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Violation of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and Municipal Corporation Act
- Location
- Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrested Individuals
- Ilyas (50), Haji Islam (60), Shahrukh (19), Faizan (19), and a female accomplice
- Charges
- Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and Municipal Corporation Act
- Evidence Recovered
- Four knives used for slaughter
- Investigation Details
- Intelligence agencies scrutinizing records of accused in illegal meat trade