A pickup carrying vegetables from Belagavi to Goa was found transporting beef illegally in Honda on Friday.
Valpoi
Illegal transport of beef from the Belagavi region into Goa through the Chorla Ghat route has surfaced again despite earlier action by Goa Police and alerts from residents.
On Friday morning, a pickup carrying vegetables from Belagavi to Goa was found transporting beef illegally in Honda, Sattari. Alert residents stopped the vehicle (KA22B3542) after noticing blood dripping onto the road. On inspection, they found about 750 kg of beef and informed police. Officers from Valpoi reached the spot and detained the pickup and its driver, Sadik B. Naikwadi of Belagavi.
Locals followed and questioned the driver, who allegedly avoided clear answers and used abusive language when they tried to check the vehicle.
Police later searched the pickup and found about 750 kg of beef packed in bags in the front section, concealed under vegetables and fruits. The vehicle, which residents said regularly transports produce from Belagavi to Goa, is suspected to have been used earlier for illegal transport.
Around seven such cases have been reported in the past year, and cow protection groups had urged police to act. Residents expressed anger over the use of vegetable transport vehicles for such activities.
Police seized the pickup and registered a case against the driver. Veterinary officials examined the beef, which was later disposed of as per procedure.
Residents flag illegal beef transport
VALPOI: Citizens have expressed concern over the illegal transportation of beef in vehicles carrying vegetables and fruits from the Belagavi region. Locals have questioned how such transport is taking place despite the presence of a police checkpoint in the Keri area. Local residents and cow protection groups have demanded strict checking of vehicles and continuous monitoring at the checkpoint. Some citizens have also alleged that negligence by the concerned authorities is allowing such illegal transportation to continue.
