Muzaffarnagar: Muzaffarnagar police have apprehended three individuals accused of stealing cattle and engaging in illegal slaughter activities, an arrest that sheds light on criminal networks often blamed on the Muslim community. The suspects, identified as Sandeep, Lokesh, and Kailash, were reportedly involved in stealing cows and selling them for unauthorised slaughter.
Police launched the operation after receiving a tip, recovering three cows and arresting the suspects. One of the suspects, Sandeep, sustained a leg injury following an encounter with police forces. He is currently being treated under custody, according to authorities.
The incident underscores broader concerns around cattle theft and illegal slaughter, often sensitive issues for communities. Many local residents and community leaders have previously raised concerns about such activities being unfairly attributed to the Muslim community, despite cases like this, where all arrested individuals belong to the majority community.
Community leaders have commended the police for bringing the true perpetrators to light and for not allowing unjust suspicions or profiling to overshadow the facts. Authorities have emphasised the importance of fair and unbiased investigation practices that hold perpetrators accountable, regardless of background.
With the suspects in custody, police have stated that investigations will continue to dismantle any wider networks involved in illegal cattle activities. This case highlights the importance of community collaboration and unbiased enforcement in tackling crime, protecting all communities from the harms of prejudice and misinformation.
