12 held for running illegal slaughterhouses in Aligarh

In a raid conducted in an illegal slaughterhouse in Aligarh, the police discovered slaughtered calves and 65 buffalos ready to be slaughtered from the spot. They also seized 14 four-wheelers and a truck. 12 men were arrested from the location who upon being arrested, ate bananas and threw the peels on the road while walking on the streets.

Aligarh: At least 12 persons were arrested for running illegal slaughterhouses in Aligarh on Sunday.

The incident came into light when the Aligarh Police conducted a raid on the premises of Hind Agro factory and arrested the accused in connection with the matter.

A bizarre video of the accused being taken to jail has surfaced, wherein the 12 men, who were arrested by two constables on Saturday, were seen walking on the streets with handcuffs, eating bananas and throwing the peels on the road.

Civil Lines Circle Officer Anil Samaniya said, "Some slaughtered calves were found along with 65 buffaloes, which were ready to be slaughtered. Besides this, 65 two-wheelers, 14 four-wheelers and a truck have been seized. We got to know that they were given bananas and chana (chickpea)."

Meanwhile, Aligarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akash Kulhari said the Civil Lines Circle Officer has been asked to probe the matter.

"In a video, all accused were seen having bananas while being taken to jail by two constables. Civil Lines Circle Officer has been asked to investigate the matter," Kulhari said.