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, p...