| Bovine smuggling bid foiled in Billawar, six animals rescued | | |  Early Times Report
BILLAWAR, May 23: In a swift action, the Billawar Police foiled a bovine smuggling attempt and rescued six animals being transported in a cruel manner. The operation was led by Inspector Zaheer Mushtaq, SHO Billawar, under the supervision of SDPO Billawar, Shri Neeraj Padyar.
The incident occurred when a Bolero pickup truck (Reg No. JK03P-6909), traveling from Phinter towards Udhampur, was intercepted by the police at a checkpoint. During the inspection, it was found that six bovine animals were tied tightly with ropes and crammed inside the vehicle in a highly inhumane condition.
The driver failed to produce any valid documents or permission for transporting the animals, confirming the illegal nature of the activity. Acting promptly, police registered a case FIR No. 73/2025 under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to curbing illegal animal transport and ensuring strict enforcement of animal welfare laws in the region |
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