Police on Wednesday seized four vehicles at Panikoili in Jajpur district on the charge of cattle smuggling. The cops also released 30 cattle from the vehicles with the help of supporters of the Bajrang Dal.
One of the drivers of the vehicles sustained injuries when he was attacked by the Bajarang Dal supporters. The drivers of the vehicles managed to flee from the spot, said Panikoili police station IIC Jayanti Dalei.
‘We have filed a case under Sections 294, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, the Cattle Slaughter (Prevention) Act, 1962, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Odisha Motor Vehicle Act, said the police officer.