Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Bhiwandi Police Arrest Driver After Seizing 500 Kg Suspected Beef
Police in Bhiwandi stopped a car early on September 4.
They said the car was carrying about 500 kilograms of meat they identified as beef.
The driver was identified as 22-year-old Shahid Khan.
Police said he tried to escape and drove toward an officer.
The officer moved aside and was not hurt.
Police later chased and stopped the car.
They believe other people may also have been involved.
Police are investigating where the meat came from and where it was supposed to go.
Bhoiwada Police arrested 22-year-old Shahid Khan after recovering about 500 kg of suspected beef from a car.
Police said the driver allegedly accelerated toward policeman Amol Salunkhe while attempting to evade interception.
The car was stopped near Murlidhar Temple on Dargah Road after a police chase.
Police alleged Khan and seven others were involved in procuring and transporting meat for illegal sale.
A case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act and the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Who
- Bhoiwada Police arrested Shahid Khan, 22, and are searching for several alleged associates.
- What
- Police seized about 500 kg of suspected beef from a car and registered a case against the accused.
- When
- The incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on September 4, described as a Friday.
- Where
- The interception began near the Ganpati temple on Kariwali Road in Bhiwandi, and the car was stopped near Murlidhar Temple on Dargah Road.
- Why
- Police alleged the meat was being transported for illegal sale and that the driver attempted to evade interception.
- Arrested person
- Shahid Khan, 22, a resident of Kurla East
- Seized material
- Approximately 500 kg of meat identified by police as beef
- Vehicle
- Black Fiat Linea
- Initial location
- Near the Ganpati temple on Kariwali Road, Bhiwandi
- Interception location
- Near Murlidhar Temple at Sutar Ali on Dargah Road
- Police officer investigating
- Police Sub-Inspector Ramdas Kolte
- Other accused
- Mastan Shaikh, Saddam Shaikh, Dawal Shaikh, Faheem Baba and three other people were named by police