Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Oct 23: In a significant action against illegal bovine transportation, a police team from Police Post Jawahar Tunnel intercepted a truck bearing registration number JK03E-4460 near Navyouga Tunnel on National Highway-44 during routine naka checking and traffic checking today.
The truck, which was travelling from Ramban towards Srinagar, was being driven by Asif Iqbal S/o Mohd Iqbal, R/o Chandrog, Maitra, Gobind Pura, Tehsil and District Ramban. During inspection, 55 bovine animals were found loaded in the vehicle and allegedly being transported without valid permission from the competent authority.
Preliminary inspection revealed that the animals were being transported in a cruel and inhumane manner, without adequate arrangements for food and water, raising serious concerns regarding their welfare.
In this regard, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Banihal for taking legal action under the law. Ramban Police reiterates its commitment to preventing illegal bovine transportation, ensuring the welfare of animals, and taking strict legal action against violators. |
