An alarming police operation in Mysuru district has raised awareness of illegal cattle transport. Acting on verified intelligence, the Doddakavalan Police intercepted a container vehicle carrying more than 40 cows and oxen. It happened near Doddakavalan in Mysuru. The footage is evidence of just how often local officials exercise vigilance in protecting animals and the rule of law.
That container was allegedly moving along the Nanjangud route, travelling toward Kerala, according to reports. Inside, police discovered dozens of cattle packed tightly, and they were being moved in a manner that violates the law. The operation took place after the police received good intel about the movement of the vehicle. Officers immediately set up a raid and stopped the container, preventing crossing of the state border where the animals and the driver were held.
The rescued cattle were then immediately delivered to the Pinjrapole shelter in Mysuru, a centre dedicated to animal care and protection. This helped to ensure that cows and oxen were fed well, watered, and provided medical care after their ordeal had passed. The police added that illegal transport such as this not only breaks animal welfare laws but poses risks to public health and safety.
At Doddakavalan Police Station a formal case was registered. Authorities are now investigating who might have planned and implemented the illegal transportation. The criminal law enforcement is going to have to fight them, not allow these acts to go unpunished. ‘Illegal cattle transport also often involves bad conditions, and makes the animals suffer, causing fears of cruelty,’ the police said.
The incident received attention from local residents and animal welfare groups, who commended the police for their quick actions. Similar cases have been recounted in Mysuru district in the past, and it drives home the point that vigilance and an active collaboration between citizens and law enforcement are all crucial issues. Cattle, both indigenous and commercial in Karnataka, are a source of cultural importance, and they continue to gain protection from both the government and the local community.
The rescue of more than 40 cattle in Mysuru is a reminder that illegal animal transport remains a problem. It was only after timely action by the police that the animals were rescued and put in good care again. Today, we have the experience to thank for this effort in strengthening the law enforcement system: one where they must do everything they can to ensure animal rights and justice.
