Ludhiana, April 15 -- In a major crackdown, Khanna police, in coordination with Gau Raksha Dal, busted an illegal slaughterhouse operating in a dense forested area near the Sirhind Canal, where cattle were allegedly being slaughtered for meat. Atleast 13 accused have been booked, and five of them have been arrested.

Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Samrala Tarlochan Singh, stated that Gurpreet Singh, national president of Joint Gau Raksha Dal, lodged a complaint after receiving a tip-off on Saturday night. The information stated that a group of butchers had gathered near Pawat Bridge to slaughter cattle.

Acting swiftly on the information, members of Gau Raksha Dal, including Gurpreet Singh, Nikshan Kumar, and Shiv Sena leader Raman...