Dakshina Kannada, Oct. 2 -- In a significant move, the Bantwal Rural Police have seized the house and illegal slaughterhouse of an accused who was repeatedly involved in cattle theft and illegal slaughter cases.

This action, taken under sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, is reported to be the first of its kind, involving the confiscation of a house or illegal slaughterhouse in Dakshina Kannada district, according to the release.

The accused, identified as Hasanabba, a resident of Maripalla, Pudu Village, within the Bantwal Rural Police Station limits, has a history of involvement in cattle theft and slaughter.

A case has been registered against him under Section 303 of the Bharatiya ...