Mumbai-bound truck with beef seized in Bhiwandi

Two people were arrested in Bhiwandi in Thane district for allegedly transporting beef to Mumbai for sale, police said on Monday. Acting on a tip off, police kept a vigil at Bhiwandi Bypass road at around 2 AM on Sunday, and intercepted a truck carrying 1100 kg of beef. 

An official furr added that beef was valued at Rs 1.32 lakhs and vehicle used for its transportation was valued at Rs. 3 lakhs. official furr added that beef was being transported for sale in Mumbai's Govandi area. police have arrested Abuzar Shaikh and Anwar Pathan in case. 

An offence has been registered under section 429 of IPC, sections 192, 66(1) of Motor Vehicles Act and section 9, 5A and 9A of Maharashtra protection of Animals Act, with Bhiwandi Police on Sunday.  

With PTI Inputs

(Im Credits: PTI)