Peddpalli, Oct.13 : Actively responding to credible intelligence regarding illegal cattle smuggling from Mulugu district to Karimnagar town, the Ramagundam Police Commissionerate Task Force intercepted two vehicles carrying cattle. Under the supervision of Task Force ACP Srinivas Rao, a special police team conducted targeted vehicle inspections near Lakkepalli village in Manthani mandal, successfully apprehending the suspects and rescuing the animals.
During the operation, police rescued 11 cows that were being transported illegally without valid permissions or safety standards. Authorities seized two transport vehicles used in the crime—a Mahindra Camper bearing registration number TS 05 UA 8482 and an Ashok Leyland Bada Dost bearing registration number TS 30 T 5371. The seized livestock and vehicles were immediately handed over to the Manthani Police Station SHO for further legal procedures.
Police identified and arrested two individuals involved in the illegal operation: Islavath Somanna (45) and MD Tufan (37), both residents of Mallampalli village in Mulugu district. Law enforcement officials reaffirmed that strict surveillance against illegal cattle trafficking and slaughter transport will continue across the commissionerate limits, warning that stringent legal action will be taken against anyone indulging in unlawful activities.
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