Bhopal: Police have seized a large quantity of banned meat from an SUV in Bhopal and arrested the driver for illegal transport. The operation was carried out after authorities received a tip-off about suspicious movement in the area.
Officials said the meat was being transported without required documentation or cold storage. Preliminary checks suggested it might be from a prohibited source under the Madhya Pradesh Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act. Samples have been sent for forensic examination to confirm the type of meat.
The driver has been booked under provisions of the state’s cow slaughter and transport laws. Police are also investigating whether the meat was being supplied to local markets or for inter-district trade. The seized vehicle has been impounded for further inspection.
Local reports indicate that the incident has led to heightened tensions, with some groups calling for stronger enforcement of meat transport regulations. Civil rights advocates have urged the authorities to ensure transparency and avoid communal targeting during the investigation.
The Madhya Pradesh government enforces strict regulations on the slaughter, possession, and transport of cow meat. Violations under the law attract fines and imprisonment. Authorities have said that similar checks will continue in Bhopal and nearby districts to curb illegal meat trade.
