Former Bajrang Dal Karkala Convener arrested in Cow theft case
Karkala: Police on Monday arrested Anil Prabhu, former Convener of Bajrang Dal, Karkala, in connection with cattle theft case.
Police reportedly is questioning Prabhu over charges of slaughtering the cows and selling their meat. There are also serious allegations that the accused offered refuge to those stealing cows.
In the course of the investigation, Hudko Colony resident, Mohammed Yasin revealed to the police that Anil used to take money from various people in the business by promising to protect them from any police investigations.
After Yaseen made the allegations, police arrested Prabhu and is questioning him.
Mohammed Yasin of Hudko Colony, who was riding a two-wheeler without a helmet was reportedly on his way to Nakre Junction when the police intercepted his vehicle at Banglegudde Junction in Karkala city on November 6. However, without complying with the order, Yasin reportedly fled the scene leaving his vehicle behind. Upon inspecting the vehicle, police found the cow’s head and meat inside a plastic bag. As part of the ongoing investigations on the case, Hudko Colony resident Mohammed Yasin and Jayantinagar resident Jeer were arrested by the police and produced before the courts.
It is learned that the network was allegedly involved in stealing cows from public places and slaughtering them for meat.
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Goa Liberation Day: CM Sawant urges industries, citizens to keep state clean, serene
Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday appealed to industries and citizens to keep the coastal state clean and ensure that its beauty and serenity remain intact.
Addressing the state-level ‘Goa Liberation Day’ parade near Panaji, Sawant said maintaining cleanliness in the state is essential for the growth of the tourism sector.
The CM inspected the parade and took the guard of honour after unfurling the tricolour, in the presence of cabinet ministers and other guests.
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The state government has commissioned waste management plants to treat e-waste and hazardous waste, he said.
“I appeal to all industries not to dispose of their waste on the roadside in an unscientific manner. Facilities exist to treat all kinds of waste, and these should be used to keep Goa clean,” he said.
The chief minister said that citizens should shoulder the responsibility of keeping the state clean to retain its beauty and serenity.
He also urged the locals to work towards realising the visions of ‘Vikasit Bharat’ (Developed India) and ‘Vikasit Goa’ (Developed Goa).
Sawant thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for “contributing in a big way to the development of the state”.
The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961.
