KATHUA, 23 JUNE –
Tightening the noose of bovine smugglers within the district, J&K Police Kathua under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma IPS rescued a total of 12 bovines at Saidpur, PP Nagri ( P/S Kathua) area, driver arrested and seized 01 vehicle ( Truck ) involved.
On dated 23.06.2026 a police team led by IC PP Nagri under the supervision of Addl. SP Kathua, DySP Hqrs Kathua & SHO PS Kathua during naka/ checking at Saidpur Nagri area noticed the movement of one suspicious vehicle ( Truck) bearing Registration No. PB08BZ-9667 which was being driven by a person namely Shoaib Ali S/o Sharafat R/o Gali No. 12 Azad Colony Saharanpur UP enrouted from Punjab towards Saidpur Nagri, J&K UT was signalled to stop for checking.During checking of the said vehicle, 12 bovines were found loaded in the vehicle mercilessly. Thereafter all the 12 bovines were rescued, driver arrested & 01 truck was seized. On this, FIR No. 308/2026 U/S 223/BNS, 11/PCA act was registered at PS kathua and further investigation into this matter has been set into motion.
Kathua Police is striving hard and taking every possible step especially to curb the Bovine Smuggling menace from society. If any person has any information regarding any such activity then share it by dialling 112 or 09858034100 with police for the cause. We assure that your identity shall be kept confidential.
