Rescue of 26 Cattle from Illegal Trafficking
Last week (31/10/2026), near Maraimalai Nagar, I spotted a container truck with an extended body. A mixture of cow dung and urine was oozing out from the rear of the vehicle. Suspecting that cattle were being transported in extremely inhumane conditions, I immediately dialled 100 and alerted the police.
Following a chase, the police intercepted the vehicle near Pazhavali.
When we asked the driver about the destination of the animals, he informed us that the 26 cattle were being transported from Andhra Pradesh to Kerala for slaughter. We were shocked and deeply disturbed by what we witnessed inside the container.
The animals were crammed together with hardly any space to stand or move. Their nose ropes were tied to the bars on the roof of the container, leaving them helpless as they endured immense pain. Some had fallen over one another, causing panic and a stampede-like situation inside. Several cattle were badly injured and were visibly suffering.
There was no provision for food or drinking water, no adequate ventilation, and the animals were struggling to breathe in the suffocating conditions. It was heartbreaking to see these innocent beings subjected to such cruelty.
The manner in which they were transported amounted to gross violations of animal welfare and transportation regulations.
Following police intervention, all 26 cattle were handed over to Gosamrakshana Gaushala for immediate medical treatment, care and protection. I have filed a complaint at the police station seeking appropriate legal action against those responsible. FIR has been filed.
My heartfelt gratitude to Tmt. Ayman Jamal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu, and the entire police team for their prompt intervention and action in rescuing these innocent animals from further cruelty and suffering.
Thank you, Sai Vignesh
President
Almighty Animal Care Trust
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