Archive · 29 May 2025
Cattle Rescued, Illegal Slaughter Allegations Surface in Nagpur
In Nagpur, police found cattle kept in bad conditions at an old school, likely for illegal slaughter.
They also stopped a truck carrying cows.
The police arrested two people and are looking for another.
The animals were found without food or water, and were being transported without permission.
Police are asking the public to report animal cruelty.
They are also requesting the old school to be given to them to use it as a police station or a cyber lab to prevent illegal activities.
Police raided an abandoned school and rescued cattle, suspecting they were meant for illegal slaughter.
Another raid intercepted a vehicle transporting cattle, also suspected of illegal transport.
Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incidents.
The estimated value of the rescued livestock exceeds Rs2.35 lakh.
Authorities are seeking public assistance to report similar offenses.
- Who
- The Sadar police, along with the help of an informant, conducted the raids. Shoaib Gafur Qureshi and Vinod Kailas Dhumal were implicated.
- What
- Police rescued cattle and arrested individuals involved in suspected illegal slaughter and transport of animals.
- When
- The raids took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The first raid was at the old Lal Corporation School in Sadar. The second was at Juna Katol Naka Chowk.
- Why
- The cattle were being held in cruel conditions, likely for illegal slaughter, and transported illegally.
- Total Livestock Value
- Over Rs2.35 lakh
- Arrests
- 2
- Accused absconding
- Shoaib Gafur Qureshi
- Location of First Raid
- Old Lal Corporation School, Sadar
- Location of Second Raid
- Juna Katol Naka Chowk
- Vehicle Seized
- Bolero pickup vehicle (Rs5 lakh)