04/06/2026
Jammu (Rural) Police Foils Two Bovine Smuggling Attempts; 07 Bovines Rescued in Separate Operations at Nagrota
Jammu, 04-06-2026
Continuing its sustained drive against bovine smuggling under “Operation Kamdhenu,” Jammu (Rural) Police achieved significant success by foiling two separate bovine smuggling attempts in the jurisdiction of Police Station Nagrota and rescuing a total of 07 bovine animals.
In the first operation conducted during routine naka checking at Ban Toll Plaza, a police team of Police Station Nagrota intercepted a Mahindra Load Carrier bearing registration No. JK02DQ-1171. Upon checking, the vehicle was found carrying 03 bovine animals which were being transported illegally. The bovines were rescued on the spot and shifted safely. The vehicle used in the commission of the offence was seized and the driver was arrested.
In another operation, acting on specific information and during routine checking, a police team intercepted an attempt to transport bovines illegally. On noticing the police presence, the driver fled from the spot, abandoning the animals.
During the operation, 04 cows were rescued and shifted to a safer location for proper care and protection Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the absconding accused.
In this regard, FIR No. 143/2026 and FIR No. 144/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act) have been registered at Police Station Nagrota and further investigation into both cases is underway.
Jammu (Rural) Police remains committed to taking strict action against bovine smuggling and other unlawful activities to ensure effective enforcement of law and protection of animal welfare.