Odisha Police take action against cattle smuggling; over 100 cases, 1,000 rescued
Balasore: Odisha Police have intensified action against illegal cattle transportation in the eastern region, registering more than 100 cases over the past four to five months and rescuing over 1,000 cattle, officials said.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Eastern Range, Pinak Mishra, speaking to the media in Balasore on Tuesday, said coordinated and sustained action was taken across all three districts under the Eastern Range to curb illegal cattle movement, Asianet News reported.
"All three districts of the Eastern Range have acted against illegal cattle transportation and cattle smuggling. Since our range borders the state, there are many porous areas where illegal cattle transportation and smuggling are a concern for us," Mishra said.
He added that clear and firm instructions were issued to all superintendents of police in the region to strengthen enforcement and monitoring, especially in vulnerable border pockets.
Meanwhile, the DIG said that they have taken strict action in the last four or five months and have registered more than 100 cases. They have rescued more than a thousand cattle, and further follow-up action is being taken.
Police officials said continuous monitoring is being maintained in Balasore and adjoining districts, especially in border areas, to prevent the recurrence of such illegal activities.
Odisha Fisheries and Livestock Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik said raids were conducted in five districts of the state after reports of an organised cattle smuggling network in the state, leading to several arrests and seizure of property and cash.
The minister further said, "Over Rs 50 crore worth of property and cash have also been seized."
"People associated with the cattle smuggling racket will not be spared. Strict action will be taken against them. I warn anyone involved to immediately put an end to this; otherwise, there will be severe repercussions," he said.
Reiterating the state government’s commitment to cattle protection, the minister reportedly said effective steps were being taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Mallik said that around 80,000 farmers in the state have benefited from the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, under which nearly 12,000 to 15,000 high-yielding cows have been distributed, creating income and employment opportunities while ensuring cattle welfare.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
