In a chilling incident in Bijnor's Najibabad, police uncovered a scheme where suspects abducted a bovine from the road, slaughtered it in a forest, and transported the meat to Dehradun for sale. One suspect was caught following a police encounter.

  • Suspects abducted a bovine from a road to meet financial needs.
  • The animal was slaughtered in a forest and the meat was sold in Dehradun.
  • One accused, Muzammil, was arrested following a police encounter.
  • Illegal weapons, a motorcycle, and slaughtering tools were recovered.

A sensational case of bovine slaughter has come to light in the Najibabad area of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, the accused, driven by a desperate need for money, abducted a bovine from a public road, took it to a forest, and slaughtered it. The meat was allegedly transported to Dehradun to be sold for profit.

The investigation began after bovine remains were discovered in an orchard in Mouzzampur Tulsi village on August 31, 2026. Following the discovery, the Najibabad police registered a case under the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and formed multiple teams to track down the culprits.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such cross-border criminal activities—moving illegal goods from Uttar Pradesh to Uttarakhand—highlight the vulnerabilities in regional surveillance and the organized nature of local illegal meat trades.

The audacity of committing such crimes in public spaces and transporting goods across state lines points to a growing trend of opportunistic criminal networks.

The police have already sent two suspects, Idrees and Shahnawaz, to jail. On Sunday, September 6, the police engaged in a shootout with a third suspect, Muzammil. During the encounter near the Malan River, Muzammil allegedly opened fire on the police, prompting them to fire in self-defense, resulting in a gunshot wound to the suspect's left leg.

From the apprehended suspect, the police recovered a .315 bore illegal pistol, cartridges, a motorcycle without a license plate, and tools used for slaughtering, including a knife and a cleaver. While Muzammil is under medical care, his accomplices managed to flee into the darkness of the forest.

Historical Background

Cattle slaughter laws in Uttar Pradesh are strictly enforced, with the state government taking a hardline stance against illegal activities involving bovines. Police departments across the state frequently conduct special drives to prevent such incidents and dismantle illegal meat supply chains.

Did You Know?: Police encounters in Uttar Pradesh have become a frequent tool in neutralizing violent criminals who resist lawful arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What items were recovered from the accused?
Answer: Police recovered an illegal pistol, ammunition, a motorcycle, and slaughtering tools.

Question 2: Where was the meat allegedly sold?
Answer: The suspects allegedly transported the meat to Dehradun for sale.