A wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 10000 was nabbed by Jehangirabad police; accused was charged with cow slaughter prohibition Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act as he was carrying cow in truck on October 14 in Indore.
The miscreant was nabbed from Jehangirabad area on Thursday and sharp edged weapon was recovered from his possession. According to the police, absconding miscreants Mohammad Aslam of Jehangirabad who escaped from Indore while he was carrying cow in truck bearing registration number MP 04 GA 0285 when it was checked by Rajendra Nagar police on October 14.
The police registered a case under sections 4, 6, 9 of the Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act 2004, 6, 7, 11 of MP Krishik Pashu Parirakshan Adhiniyam, 1959 and section 11 of the Animal Cruelty Act 1960 and section 429 of the IPC and started investigation. It was found that the miscreant is a resident of Bhopal. The accused managed to remain absconding and later a reward of Rs 10000 was declared on providing details of the whereabouts of the absconding accused.
During the investigation Bhopal police were informed and raids were conducted at house and probable places where accused could hide. On Thursday Jehangirabad police got information that accused is roaming in the area and acting swiftly he was nabbed.
The truck which was used to carry cows was seized and investigation based on the details of the vehicle has been started. The Indore police are investigating that the role of the owner of the truck.