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Mps Meghnagar cow slaughter case raises questions over polices operation Go Vansham; man detained,

Mps Meghnagar cow slaughter case raises questions over polices operation Go Vansham; man detained,

A suspected cow slaughter case involving cattle in Tumdiya village of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, has raised questions about the police campaign Operation Go-Vansham. Police and activists of Hindu organisations reached the spot after receiving information that cattle were allegedly being slaughtered outside the house of Makna Kalla Bhuria. Police said a case was registered under the Madhya Pradesh Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act, and Bhuria was detained. Hindu Jagran Manch district co-ordinator Rajesh Panda expressed concern over such incidents and sought stronger surveillance. Police deployed additional police force in the village to prevent tension, and stated that old bone remains found near the spot would be examined through an investigation.

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