Police in Karnataka’s Udupi district arrested six folks on Monday for alleged cattle slaughter.
The arrested individuals are Ram (49), Prasad (21), Sandesh (35), Rajesh (28), Naveen (35) and Keshav Naik (50). One particular person is absconding.
The animal elements had been discovered by the roadside late on Saturday close to Kunjalu Junction space in Brahmavar taluk. Police stepped up safety within the space — the district is taken into account communally delicate — following the invention and protests over it.
Superintendent of Police Hariam Shankar warned in opposition to spreading misinformation. “There are a number of communal speculations which might be being circulated on social media and I request the general public to chorus from such posts. Strict motion will likely be taken in opposition to those that incite communal tensions,” he stated.
Police stated one of many accused individuals, Naik, handed a cow to the opposite accused citing his incapacity to look after it. The others allegedly slaughtered it for consumption.
Throughout transportation, nevertheless, some elements allegedly fell onto the highway. The Superintendent of Police stated 4 particular groups tracked down the accused.