A pickup carrying about 6 quintals of meat was stopped at Gaba Chowk in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, on Thursday morning. Police detained the 2 people travelling in the vehicle and seized the meat for examination.
The incident followed information received by the Gau Raksha Dal about suspected meat smuggling in the area. Members alerted police and began monitoring the route. They later saw the pickup approaching from the Gadarpur side and stopped it at Gaba Chowk.
The meat has not been confirmed as beef. A veterinary doctor collected a sample at the police station and sent it to a laboratory. Authorities said further action will depend on the test report.
Police response and detention
Adarsh Colony police outin-charge Pradeep Pant reached the location with a police team. The Kumaon Gau Vansh Squad also arrived at the scene.
According to police, the detained individuals were identified as Mohammad Sharif, son of Latif, a resident of Darau in Kichha, and Yasin, son of Akhtar, from Chhinki village in Kichha.
Police intervened after members of the Gau Raksha Dal became angry on seeing the meat and damaged the pickup. The vehicle and the 2 detained men were then taken to the Kotwali.
Circle Officer Vibhav Saini said about 6 quintals of meat had been recovered from the pickup. He said 2 people had been detained and that the next action would follow the laboratory findings.
What happens next
The laboratory examination is the immediate next step in the case. Until the report is received, the nature of the seized meat remains unconfirmed, and the account of suspected beef smuggling remains an allegation rather than an established finding.
The reported seizure and detention occurred in Rudrapur, the district headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar, while the 2 detained men are from Kichha. The available information does not state whether formal charges have been filed.
Conclusion
Police have detained 2 people after recovering about 6 quintals of meat from a pickup at Gaba Chowk in Rudrapur. The meat’s identity will be determined through laboratory testing, after which authorities will decide the next action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the pickup stopped?
The pickup was stopped at Gaba Chowk in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar.
Q. How much meat was seized?
Police said the pickup contained about 6 quintals of meat.
Q. Has the meat been confirmed as beef?
No. A sample was sent to a laboratory, and confirmation is pending.
Q. How many people were detained?
Police detained 2 people travelling in the pickup.
Q. Who are the detained individuals?
Police identified them as Mohammad Sharif of Darau, Kichha, and Yasin of Chhinki village, Kichha.
Q. Who collected the sample?
A veterinary doctor collected the sample at the police station and sent it for laboratory testing.
Q. What will determine further action?
Police said further action will be taken after the laboratory report is received.
