03/05/2026
2 Arrested in Cow Lifting Case, Vehicle Seized
Katra: Police claimed to have solved the cow lifting case.
On 30th March, a CCTV footage went viral on social media wherein some unknown persons were seen attempting to lift a cow from Chintamani area of Katra in a Bolero vehicle bearing registration No. JK02AL 3700. Taking cognizance, Police Station Katra registered FIR No. 93/2026 under sections 303, 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of investigation, police traced the accused persons. The vehicle involved in the commission of crime was successfully seized from Patnitop, District Ramban.
Further, two accused persons have been arrested in connection with the case, namely Mohd. Basharat, son of Mohd Saleem, resident of Kheri, district Udhampur and Ashaq Mohd., son of Mohd. Rafiq, resident of Kheri, Udhampur.
Further investigation is in progress to identify and apprehend other accomplices involved in the crime, who are presently absconding.