Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, July 30: Foiling an attempt of bovine smuggling, Udhampur Police today seized a truck, in which 12 animals were being illegally transported to Kashmir.
While driver of the truck, identified as Sandeep Kumar of Bast, Chenani, managed to escape, Police arrested his associate, namely Shakeel Mohamed of Mantalai.
Acting on reliable information, a Police Party from Police Station Udhampur laid a surprise naka near Jakheni on the National Highway and intercepted a truck bearing registration number JK0B-7916, which was on way towards Srinagar.
During thorough search, the vehicle was found loaded with 12, bovine animals, which were rescued by the Police. While the driver managed to escape, police arrested his associate and registered a case under Section 188/RPC 3 PCA Act at Police Station Udhampur.