Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Jharkhand Police Rescue Cattle; Conflicting Accounts Emerge
Police in Jharkhand rescued about 200 cows and other cattle.
Members of groups like Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal alerted the police, suspecting the animals were being transported illegally.
The police found the cattle in trucks.
Some people claim the cattle were being taken for slaughter.
However, the police have not found evidence to support these claims.
There are disagreements about the purpose of the cattle transport, with some saying it was for trade, while others claim it was for a weekly market.
The police are still investigating, and the incident has raised questions about cattle smuggling and the roles of various groups involved.
Jharkhand Police rescued approximately 200 cattle in Garhwa.
The cattle were allegedly being smuggled from Uttar Pradesh.
VHP and Bajrang Dal members alerted the police.
Differing accounts exist regarding the purpose of the cattle transport.
Police are investigating the claims of cattle smuggling and potential involvement of an animal market.
- Who
- Jharkhand Police, VHP, Bajrang Dal, alleged cattle smugglers, SP Garhwa
- What
- Police rescued around 200 cattle allegedly being smuggled.
- When
- Thursday, September 4th (rescue)
- Where
- Garhwa, Jharkhand
- Why
- The cattle were allegedly being smuggled from Uttar Pradesh.
VHP/Bajrang Dal
Garhwa Police / SP
Purpose of Transport
VHP/Bajrang Dal
Cattle were being taken for slaughter.
Garhwa Police / SP
Cattle were part of a traditional animal market and not being taken for slaughter.
Evidence
VHP/Bajrang Dal
Cattle were in deplorable condition.
Garhwa Police / SP
No evidence of cattle smuggling was found.
- Incident
- Cattle rescue operation
- Location
- Garhwa, Jharkhand
- Date
- Thursday, September 4 (rescue); Friday, September 5 (shifting)
- Cattle Rescued
- Around 200
- Origin of Cattle
- Uttar Pradesh
- Involved Groups
- Police, VHP, Bajrang Dal, alleged cattle smugglers