Hyderabad:
In a scene reminiscent of a blockbuster movie, Telangana police, with the help of Bajrang Dal activists, have busted an illicit cow smuggling operation in Choutuppal mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.
The smugglers’ method of transporting cattle hidden under cardboard boxes has earned the case a “Pushpa-style” slug, a popular film that showcased creative smuggling techniques.
The bust occurred at the Valigonda checkpost, where the police were conducting routine vehicle inspections. A DCM lorry caught the attention of officers, who grew suspicious of its cargo. Upon closer inspection, the police and Bajrang Dal activists were shocked to discover 12 cows and 21 bulls crammed inside the vehicle, ingeniously concealed beneath a layer of seemingly innocuous cardboard boxes.
The animals were being illegally transported from Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad. Bajrang Dal members first intercepted the vehicle in Choutuppal and alerted the authorities, leading to the joint operation.