Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)
Bantwal, Jul 17: Police sub-inspector Yellappa and personnel intercepted Ashok Leyland mini goods vehicle near Salethoor junction, Kolnad village on Wednesday, Jul 17 and rescued three cows being transported illegally in the vehicle.
The driver of the mini goods vehicle coloured yellow and blue with Amul Ice Cream written on it, drove past the police when asked to stop. Later he stopped the vehicle at Kattathila Gopalakrishna Math, in Kolnad village. The driver and another suspect in the vehicle fled subsequently.
The police, who opened the rear door of the vehicle, found two brown cows and a male black calf tied in cruel manner. It is suspected that the accused had stolen the animals and were transporting them for slaughter towards Kerala.
A police case stands registered in Vittal police station. Investigations are in progress.