Kotwali police in Laksar arrested one person during a raid at a house in Kasampur Nawada village on 29 October 2026, following information about alleged protected-animal slaughter. Police said prohibited meat was recovered from the premises and that an FIR was registered against 5 people.

The report states that 20 kilograms of prohibited meat was recovered. Its detailed account describes the quantity as more than 20 kilograms. The arrested suspect was presented before a court, while police continued searching for the other accused.

What police said happened

According to police, information from an informer reached them during the afternoon of 29 October. The information concerned alleged protected-animal slaughter at a house in Kasampur Nawada village.

A police team led by Senior Sub-Inspector Rajesh Bisht then conducted a raid. Officers detained a person at the house and identified him as Shahzad, a resident of Kasampur Nawada.

Police said questioning led to the names of 4 other people. They were identified as Mursaleen and Faryad, residents of Kasampur Nawada, and Botal and Sula, residents of Jainpur Matlബ്pur.

The account attributed to the arrested suspect alleged that the group had slaughtered a protected animal at Matlुबpur Jainpur. It further stated that some of the meat was sold, while the rest was divided among the individuals before they left for their respective locations.

Investigation and court process

Police registered an FIR against Shahzad, Mursaleen, Faryad, Botal and Sula. The registration of the FIR records the police case and does not establish guilt against any of the accused.

The arrested accused was taken before a court after police completed the initial action. Police said efforts were continuing to locate the other 4 accused.

The available account does not provide details about the legal sections applied, the court’s order or the outcome of the ongoing search. It also does not report any injuries or additional arrests in the case.

Conclusion

Kotwali police have arrested one accused in the alleged protected-animal slaughter case in Kasampur Nawada, registered an FIR against 5 people and continued efforts to locate the remaining accused after recovering prohibited meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the police conduct the raid?

The raid took place at a house in Kasampur Nawada village.

Q. When did the police receive the information?

Police said they received the information during the afternoon of 29 October 2026.

Q. How many people were named in the FIR?

An FIR was registered against 5 people.

Q. Who was arrested?

Police identified the arrested person as Shahzad, a resident of Kasampur Nawada.

Q. How much prohibited meat was recovered?

The report states that 20 kilograms were recovered, while its detailed account describes the quantity as more than 20 kilograms.

Q. What happened to the arrested accused?

Police presented him before a court.

Q. What is the current status of the other accused?

Police said they were continuing efforts to locate the other 4 accused.