STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: In its continued efforts to eradicate menace of bovine smuggling from the society,District Police Kathua under supervision of SSP Kathua, R C Kotwal on Tuesday succeeded in foiling bovine smuggling attempt near Hatli Morh, rescued 19 bovines, arrested 2 persons and seized vehicle used for smuggling. As per details, a police team led by Insp Yash Pal Sharma, In-Charge Police Post Hatli under the supervision of DySP Headquarters Kathua Shammi Kumar while on Naka checking duty at Hatli Morh noticed a suspicious truck (JK02CB-5185) which was being driven by one Basharat Hussain, son of Mohd Aslam, resident of Surankote, District Poonch who along with his accomplice namely Asif Iqbal, son of Mohd Latif, resident of Mandi District Poonch was signaled to stop for checking. On checking, Police found 19 bovines brutally tied with ropes in cruel manner which were being transported without any legal permission and were rescued on spot. The duo was arrested and FIR No. 373/2021 under sections 188 of IPC, 11 of PCA Act was registered at Police Station Kathua.
