Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala (SP)

Karkala, Dec 20: The severed skull of a calf was found abandoned near Parappu Bridge at Kukundoor near here on Wednesday December 20. This incident appears to support the oft-repeated allegation of the people that illegal slaughterhouses have been operational in the taluk without the fear of law enforcement agencies.

A gang that is involved with the theft of calves which have been found roaming freely in public places for slaughter appears to have been very active of late. It is said that the flesh of the calves is mixed with mutton when supplying to hotels and catering agencies. It is believed that this way the concerned are able to pocket good profit.

Some locals have expressed the suspicion that throwing of the severed head of a calf in public place may be the handiwork of people who want to foment hatred between people from different religions and thereby give rise to communal clashes.

This incident is becoming viral on WhatsApp and Facebook pages. The police, realizing the seriousness of the incident, have posted personnel at strategic spots to keep a watch on law and order situation. A special police team has been assigned with the task of finding out the culprits behind this incident. A case about the same has been registered in the town police station here.