Two arrested in Lucknow over alleged cow meat smuggling

Two men were arrested in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged cow meat smuggling after police intercepted a transport vehicle. Lucknow police stated that Rahimabad police acted on a tip-off received on Monday about cow meat being transported in a van near the Jugrajganj railway crossing. Officers recovered seven sacks of meat, an Omni van, and suspected slaughter equipment from the spot. A veterinary doctor collected meat samples for examination. A case was registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, following a complaint by Bhupendra Kumar from Rusaina village. Police arrested Mohammad Faizul, 32, from Hardoi district at the scene. During questioning, Faizul disclosed the involvement of Mohammad Rizwan, 35, also from Hardoi district, who was arrested on Monday evening. Police said further investigation was under way.

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