Nagpur: In a major crackdown ahead of Eid al-Adha, Nagpur City Police rescued close to 200 cattle from illegal confinement in Gandhi Nagar, Kamptee, on Thursday. The operation, aimed at curbing illegal cattle transport and unlicensed slaughter activities, was led by DCP Zone V Niketan Kadam.
Acting on specific intelligence, teams from Old Kamptee Police Station, under PI Prashant Jumade, and New Kamptee Police Station, led by PI Mahesh Andhare, conducted the raid near the Bhaji Mandi area. The police discovered the animals confined in cruel and unhygienic conditions. Several vehicles used to transport the cattle were also seized during the raid.
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No individual stepped forward to claim ownership of the animals. Police sources said the owners of the seized vehicles will be booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and relevant IPC sections. Several suspects have been identified but are currently absconding.
This large-scale rescue operation comes in the wake of increased surveillance by Nagpur Police during Eid al-Adha, a time when illegal cattle smuggling typically sees a surge. As a preventive measure, Sadar Police recently externed seven known cattle smugglers for 15 days.
Under the leadership of Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal, city police have intensified efforts to clamp down on unlawful cattle transport and slaughter activities across Nagpur and its outskirts.
