Eight illegal slaughterhouses in Daund, Pune demolished after a delay of three decades

Cattle slaughter carried out openly every day on government land

Pune (Maharashtra) – Eight illegal slaughterhouses in the Khatik Galli, Kasai Mohalla, and Eidgah Maidan areas near the Bhima River in Daund were demolished on 11 May after an alleged delay of three decades. These slaughterhouses, built on government land, were being used openly for cattle slaughter. The slaughterhouses had reportedly been constructed within the flood-line zone of the Bhima River. Additional Police personnel from the Pune Rural Police Force, along with officers and staff from Daund Police Station, were deployed during the demolition operation.

According to information repeatedly provided by cow vigilantes to senior officials of the Pune Rural Police, Daund Police had earlier conducted raids on these illegal slaughterhouses, seized beef, and registered cases against those involved. However, the Daund municipal administration ignored these slaughterhouses deliberately. (Strict action must certainly be taken against such guilty and negligent officials! – Editor) The cattle slaughter was being carried out there daily and beef was being transported to Mumbai, Pune, and other areas. Demands had long been pending for the removal of illegal slaughterhouses, leather warehouses, and tin sheds allegedly used for storing and selling beef in and around Daund.

Remains of animal meat and blood were being disposed into the Bhima River

After cattle slaughter, animal blood and unwanted meat were disposed of in the surrounding area and into the Bhima River. Since this reportedly created serious public health and environmental concerns, the municipal administration initiated action. The operation was jointly conducted under the guidance of Daund Police Inspector Gopal Pawar and Daund Municipal Chief Officer Avadhoot Tawde. (Disposing beef remains and blood into the sacred Bhima River is not merely environmental degradation, but also an insult to the religious sentiments and faith of Hindus. Why did the Pollution Control Board and the municipality ignore this for so many years? Why are the so-called environmentalists, who oppose Hindu festivals in the name of the environment, now silent about this pollution? – Editor)

Gang involved in cattle slaughter externed

On 23 March, Pune Rural Police Superintendent Sandeep Singh Gill externed three members of a cattle-slaughter gang operating in the Daund area for two years. The individuals identified were Hasan alias Laddu Lala Qureshi, Jamil Qureshi, and Faizan Qureshi. They were banned from entering the Pune Rural Police jurisdiction areas of Daund, Baramati, Haveli, and Indapur talukas, as well as Shrigonda taluka in Ahilyanagar district. (This action merely gives criminals the freedom to commit crimes elsewhere! Will such punishment really stop cattle slaughter? –Editor)