Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Authorities moved swiftly against an alleged illegal slaughterhouse in Rajeray Takli village of Khuldabad taluka, initiating demolition proceedings within 24 hours of seizing beef worth over Rs 1 lakh from the premises.
The action began early on Sunday after police received a tip-off around 6 am about illegal cattle slaughter and sale of beef from a tin shed in Bazaar Galli. Dial 112 personnel were immediately dispatched to verify the information. Dial 112 personnel Ganesh Ghuge and Anil Rajput first verified the information and alerted the Khuldabad police station, according to police.
Superintendent of Police Prakash Jadhav said the administration acted without delay after the offence came to light. Assistant SP Aparajita Agnihotri said the action formed part of a broader drive against illegal cattle slaughter and strict enforcement of the law. She said police were coordinating with other departments for further action in the case.
After confirming the tip-off, a police team led by inspector Prashant Mahajan, along with sub-inspector Rajesh Patil and other personnel, raided the premises and seized meat from four slaughtered bovines. A panchnama was conducted on the spot. “Our teams seized beef of the slaughtered cattle and the matter was immediately brought to the notice of the BDO and tehsildar. The police team then moved in and conducted the raid. Police have registered a case against three people.