Suspected Cow Meat Seized from Hyderabad-Delhi Cargo Train
Delhi Railway Police seize 20 cartons of suspected cow meat from a cargo train from Hyderabad. Samples sent to FSL for testing.
The Delhi Railway Police have intercepted a suspicious shipment of meat arriving from Hyderabad, sparking an investigation into the legality of the cargo. Around 20 cartons of suspected cow meat seizure were unloaded from a cargo train destined for the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in New Delhi.
The Operation and Seizure
Acting on a specific tip-off received on November 8, railway authorities moved quickly to inspect the cargo wagons. According to DCP Railways B. Bharat Reddy, the police were alerted that a train traveling from Hyderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin might be transporting prohibited meat.
Upon unloading and inspecting the consignment, officials discovered approximately 20 cartons. While the shipment had been officially booked under the description of "mutton and meat items," the nature of the contents raised immediate suspicion among the officers on site.
Forensic Investigation Underway
To determine the exact nature of the meat, the police have collected samples from the seized cartons. These samples are being dispatched to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for detailed examination.
"Meat samples were collected from the cartons. These samples will be sent to the FSL, and the FSL report will determine whether the meat is cow meat or not," stated DCP B. Bharat Reddy.
The police have clarified that the final legal course of action will depend entirely on the forensic findings. If the FSL report confirms the presence of cow meat, appropriate legal proceedings will be initiated under the relevant sections of the law.
Disposal of Perishable Goods
Given that the seized meat is a perishable commodity, the Delhi Railway Police are following a specific legal protocol for its disposal to prevent health hazards. The process involves an assessment by a Magistrate to determine the value of the items before they are disposed of according to prescribed procedures.
The investigation remains open as authorities await the scientific report to confirm the identity of the meat.