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Police rescue cattle from illegal transport attempt, one booked

Police rescue cattle from illegal transport attempt, one booked

Khargone police rescued 21 cattle from an illegal transport-to-slaughter attempt in Madhya Pradesh. Khargone police stated that a case was filed under the Madhya Pradesh cow slaughter ban and animal cruelty laws, while the accused remained absconding. The action follows regulations protecting livestock from illegal transport and slaughter. Police stated that investigations and efforts to apprehend the suspect are continuing.

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