Two people were arrested for allegedly transporting illegal meat in south Mumbai. An official told the news agency PTI that a police team intercepted a tempo in the Nagpada locality on Sunday night after some residents alerted them about the transportation of meat.
The police seized the meat and sent a sample for testing. The vehicle owner and driver have been arrested under section 325 (mischief by killing or maiming an animal) and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). An investigation is underway to find out where the meat was sourced and where it was being transported.
A protest was also held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers. VHP activists gathered outside the JJ Marg police station for action against the people who allegedly transported meat, reported FJP.