Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Bhopal Cow Meat Scandal: Operator, Driver Jailed
In Bhopal, a slaughterhouse operator and a driver were sent to jail after cow meat was found in a container.
The slaughterhouse was sealed, and the role of veterinary staff is being investigated.
The operator, Aslam Qureshi, was also involved in a similar incident three years ago.
The slaughterhouse had started operating just a month ago and was supposed to have 24x7 CCTV surveillance.
A local MLA has called for strict action, including the possibility of invoking the National Security Act.
Aslam Qureshi and Shoaib arrested for cow meat scandal at Jinsi slaughterhouse.
BMC veterinary staff's role under scrutiny for potential negligence or complicity.
Slaughterhouse operated by Livestock Food Processers Pvt Ltd sealed after forensic confirmation.
24x7 CCTV surveillance mandatory as per concession agreement, footage may be key evidence.
MLA Rameshwar Sharma demands strict action, including possible National Security Act invocation.
- Who
- Aslam Qureshi (Operator), Shoaib (Driver), BMC Veterinary Staff
- What
- Cow meat found in slaughterhouse, operator and driver jailed
- When
- Facility sealed on Friday, case revived from 2021 incident
- Where
- Jinsi Municipal Corporation Slaughterhouse, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Forensic confirmation of cow meat, investigation into supply chain and veterinary staff's role
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Arrested Individuals
- Aslam Qureshi (Operator), Shoaib (Driver)
- Facility
- Jinsi Municipal Corporation Slaughterhouse
- Operator
- Livestock Food Processors Pvt Ltd
- Scrutiny
- BMC Veterinary Staff
- CCTV Requirement
- 24x7 Surveillance Mandatory
- Previous Incident
- 2021 Carcass Dumping Case
- MLA's Demand
- National Security Act Consideration
