JAMMU: Continuing its intensified drive under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu (Rural) Police achieved major success by foiling three bovine smuggling attempts in the jurisdiction of Police Station Jhajjar Kotli and Police Station Nagrota, rescuing a total of 23 bovine animals.
In the first incident, during routine vehicle checking at Naka Point Panjal, a police team of Police Station Jhajjar Kotli intercepted a Mahindra Bolero Load Carrier (JK06B-2558). On noticing the naka, the driver fled from the spot. During checking, 03 bovines were found. The animals were rescued and the vehicle seized.
In this regard, FIR No. 32/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Jhajjar Kotli.
In another incident at the same naka point, a police team intercepted a Mahindra Load Carrier (JK02CN-0704) The driver fled from the spot after noticing police presence. During checking, 04 bovines were found loaded in violation of legal provisions. The animals were rescued and the vehicle seized.
Accordingly, FIR No. 33/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Jhajjar Kotli.
In a third incident, during the intervening night, a police party of PP Sidhra foiled another bovine smuggling attempt and intercepted a Truck (JK19A-7806). The driver managed to escape under the cover of darkness. During checking, 16 bovines were found loaded, animals were rescued and the vehicle seized.
In this regard, FIR No. 75/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Nagrota. Investigation in all cases is underway.
