02/06/2026
District Police Office Rajouri
Rajouri,
June 02
*Rajouri Police Foil Bovine Smuggling Attempts; 14 Bovine Animals Rescued, Two Vehicles Seized*
Continuing its sustained drive against the illegal transportation and smuggling of bovine animals, Rajouri Police successfully foiled multiple such attempts in Thanamandi and Chingus areas and rescued 14 bovine animals.
During naka checking at Thanamandi *Police Station Thanamandi* intercepted two vehicles bearing registration numbers JK11H-5485 and JK11F-6223. During search both vehicles were found transporting bovine animals without valid permission. Total 09 bovine animals were rescued. In this regard a Case FIR No. 61/2026 and Case FIR No. 62/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 of PCA Act were registered at Police Station Thanamandi and investigation is underway.
In another incident, *Police Party of Police Post Chingus* laid a special naka at Nagoon and during checking noticed an unknown person transporting 05 bovine animals on foot from Store Keri towards Kashmir for smuggling purposes without valid permission. On spotting the police party the accused fled from the spot abandoning the animals. Police party rescued all five bovine animals.
In this regard Case FIR No. 282/2026 under relevant sections has been registered at Police Station Rajouri and investigation is underway.
Rajouri Police reiterates its firm commitment to curb illegal transportation and smuggling of bovine animals and shall continue taking strict legal action against those involved in such unlawful activities.