Two arrested for illegally trying to slaughter buffaloes in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli

Six buffaloes were found from a house in the Azad chowk area of Shamli.

Two people were arrested in Shamli district after they were allegedly found preparing to slaughter buffaloes, the police said on Friday.

An illegal slaughterhouse in Uttar Pradesh sealed by authorities. (PTI Photo)

Six buffaloes were found from a house in the Azad chowk area of Shamli city during an early morning raid by the police on Thursday.

Dil Nawaz and Rafiq were arrested, a police official said.

A case under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act has been registered against the duo, the official said.

The arrests come amid the Uttar Pradesh government launching a crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and meat shops across the state since Adityanath Yogi becoming the chief minister.