Eleven individuals’ homes were demolished in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, which is predominantly tribal. According to a police official on Saturday, this action was taken as part of crackdowns on illegal beef trading in the state, as these houses were constructed on government-owned land.
According to Mandla Superintendent of Police Rajat Saklecha, the police acted upon receiving information that a significant number of cows were being illegally held for slaughter in the Bhainwahi area of Nainpur town, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
‘A team promptly responded and discovered 150 cows tethered in the accused’s backyards. Refrigerators in all 11 homes contained cow meat. Additionally, animal fat, cattle skin, and bones were found stored in a room,’ reported the official to PTI.
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The official additionally stated that the local government veterinarian verified that the confiscated meat was indeed beef.
The SP added that samples were also sent to Hyderabad for secondary DNA analysis. Additionally, the houses of the 11 accused were demolished due to their location on government land.
According to the SP, an FIR was filed on Friday night after the cows and beef were found. He mentioned that one suspect had been apprehended, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining 10.
Meanwhile, authorities mentioned that the 150 cows were relocated to a cattle shelter. ‘Bhainswahi area has been a hotspot for cow smuggling recently. Cow slaughter in MP carries a seven-year jail sentence,’ the police official elaborated.
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According to police sources, the criminal records of two of the accused have been compiled, and efforts are underway to ascertain the backgrounds of the others. It was noted that ‘all the accused belong to the Muslim community.’
