A driver was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly transporting beef and other cattle parts illegally in a goods vehicle near Paschimavahini in Srirangapatna taluk. Police said the operation was conducted during a routine late-night patrol, following a tipoff from members of a local Hindu organisation.
Vehicle intercepted after tipoff
According to police, the vehicle was travelling from Hunsur towards Ramanagara when it was stopped by members of the organisation, who suspected illegal transport of cattle meat. They alerted the Srirangapatna Town Police, who quickly arrived at the spot and took the vehicle into custody.
During the inspection, officers found beef and legs of cattle stored inside the goods carrier. The driver was detained on the spot, and the vehicle was seized.
A senior police officer said that samples of the seized meat have been sent for forensic examination to confirm the nature and origin of the meat.
Case registered under cattle preservation law
Police have registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act at the Srirangapatna Town Police Station. Investigators are working to identify the source of the consignment and its intended destination.
Officials said further arrests are possible depending on the findings of the investigation and the forensic report.
The incident has heightened vigilance along transport routes in the region, with police stepping up checks to curb illegal cattle transport and ensure compliance with state regulations