Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Apr 24: In a decisive move against the persistent menace of bovine smuggling, the police in district Poonch has successfully booked a notorious individuals involved in the smuggling of bovines in the district.
Saif Din, son of Qamar Din, hailing from the Chandak village of Tehsil Haveli, district Poonch, has been identified as a key figure in the nefarious network of bovine smuggling, police said.
Saif Din’s involvement in multiple cases related to bovine smuggling and violations of the Prevention of Cruelty Act has been documented across various Police Stations within the district. Despite repeated encounters with the law, Saif Din has displayed a flagrant disregard for legal norms, persisting in his unlawful activities.
His unrepentant actions have earned him the dubious distinction of being the principal kingpin of the bovine smuggling nexus in the district, with connections extending to the Valley and neighboring districts.
The continued engagement of Saif Din in bovine smuggling has emerged as a significant challenge for law enforcement authorities in maintaining peace and order, the police said.
In response to the escalating threat posed by Saif Din’s activities, the District Magistrate Poonch has issued a detention order under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on the recommendation of District Police Poonch.
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