Cow Smuggling Suspicion Triggers Clash in Hyderabad, Probe On
The incident occurred late last night when one group stopped a truck suspecting that cows were being transported illegally, while the other group claimed the vehicle was carrying plywood
Hyderabad: Tension prevailed in Asif Nagar on Saturday, after a clash broke out between two groups when a truck was stopped on suspicion of illegal cow transportation, police said.
According to police officials, the incident occurred late last night when one group stopped a truck suspecting that cows were being transported illegally, while the other group claimed the vehicle was carrying plywood.
The argument soon escalated into clashes between the two groups, with both sides allegedly attacking each other and pelting stones in the area. Following the unrest, police personnel rushed to the spot and resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control.
An AIMIM MLA also visited the area after the incident. Asif Nagar police said, "This incident happened last night and a large number of police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. We have registered a case and are investigating the matter." Police said further investigation is underway.