The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Bengaluru police quickly responded to the Okalipuram entrance of Karnataka’s busiest train station when a large crowd gathered on platform 8 around 7 p.m. amid rumors of “dog meat.”
Initial reports estimated the meat to weigh 5,000 kg, but a Cottonpet police officer confirmed it was 1,500 kg. Authorities are investigating the source of the shipment and whether the sender had the necessary permits. Food inspectors are on-site collecting samples for analysis. Rizwan, speaking to the media, said, “For the past six months, I’ve been suspicious because they were selling meat at a low price of Rs 550 to Rs 600 per kg, while mutton in Bengaluru usually costs Rs 750 to Rs 800 per kg.” He mentioned informing Abdul Razak about his concerns and filing complaints with the Chief Minister, FSSAI, and the BBMP Commissioner, but no action was taken.
Abdul Razak, accused of selling dog meat, claimed, “We run this business legally. We have slaughterhouses in Jaipur, and the meat is stored at -5 degrees Celsius before being transported to Bengaluru by train.” He denied the allegations, showing a video of a goat from Bakrid as proof and stating he will submit all the necessary evidence. Tensions rose at the railway station following allegations by Hindu activists that dog meat from Rajasthan was being supplied to Bengaluru.
Dog Meat Prohibition in India
In India, the consumption and trade of dog meat are subject to legal restrictions, varying by state. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, prohibits killing and consuming animals in a manner that causes unnecessary suffering, extending to dogs.
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