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Police Seize Suspected 16.8-Tonne Beef Truck In Ambernath
Activists stopped a refrigerated truck in Ambernath early Friday.
They suspected it was carrying beef.
The truck was reportedly traveling from Uttar Pradesh toward Navi Mumbai.
Activists became suspicious after it changed routes several times.
They also reported seeing red liquid leak from the refrigerated container.
Police found a large amount of meat inside and estimated its weight at 16.8 tonnes.
The driver was detained and the truck was taken to a police facility.
Scientists will test samples to identify the meat.
Police are also trying to find out who arranged the shipment and where it was going.
Activists and cow vigilantes intercepted a refrigerated truck in Ambernath taluka early Friday.
The truck was reportedly carrying an estimated 16.8 tonnes of suspected beef from Uttar Pradesh.
Activists said route changes and red liquid leaking from the vehicle prompted surveillance.
Hill Line Police detained the driver and took the truck into custody.
Meat samples were sent for testing while police investigate the shipment’s destination and organizers.
- Who
- Cow vigilantes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists, Hill Line Police, and the detained truck driver were involved.
- What
- Police seized a refrigerated truck carrying an estimated 16.8 tonnes of suspected beef.
- Where
- The truck was intercepted in the Usatane area near Nahen in Ambernath taluka.
- When
- Early Friday.
- Why
- Activists reported suspicious route changes and red liquid leaking from the vehicle; police are investigating the shipment.
Key facts
- Estimated consignment
- 16.8 tonnes of suspected beef
- Vehicle
- Refrigerated container truck
- Reported origin
- Uttar Pradesh
- Reported destination
- Navi Mumbai, with storage reportedly planned at a cold facility along the Khoni-Taloja Highway
- Interception location
- Usatane area near Nahen, Ambernath taluka
- Police action
- The driver and container were taken into custody
- Testing
- Samples were sent to confirm the meat’s exact nature
Sources
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