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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
One dies in clash over cattle smuggling
Bhadrak: Internet services have been suspended in parts of Bhadrak district in the wake of tension following the death of a man during a clash over cattle smuggling, police said on Thursday. Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout said the decision to suspend internet services for 24 hours from 6 am of Thursday was taken in order to maintain law and order situation. The district administration has also deployed more than 700 security personnel in sensitive areas of Bhadrak, he said. Taking to X, DIG, Eastern Range (Balasore), said: 'In Tihidi incident, 12 accused persons were arrested from various locations. 27 platoons deployed, engaged in community dialogue to maintain peace & order. Situation under close watch. Appeal for calm & cooperation from public.' The internet services have been suspended in five areas – Bhadrak Municipality, Bhadrak Block, Dhamnagar NAC, Dhamnagar Block and Tihidi Block, the SP said. The deceased has been identified as Santosh Parida (45) of Kasati village. He died on Wednesday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, the SP said. Parida was allegedly attacked by members of a rival group for opposing cattle smuggling on May 30, he said, quoting the FIR lodged by the family members. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh and job for one of the family members of the deceased, and ordered strict action against the culprits. 'We stand with the bereaved family, and are taking all necessary steps to ensure peace prevails,' he said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Odisha: Cow protection group member dies days after assault, internet suspended
A member of a cow protection group died 13 days after alleged cattle smugglers assaulted him, prompting the authorities to deploy additional police forces and suspend internet services for 24 hours in parts of Odisha's Bhadrak amid communal tensions, a police officer said. Police superintendent Manoj Rout said the internet will remain suspended until 6am Friday. People aware of the matter said Santosh Parida died at a Bhubaneswar hospital late on Wednesday. Twelve accused in the case have been arrested, and chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a ₹10 lakh compensation for Parida's family. A Criminal Investigation Department officer said 139 cases of cattle trafficking were lodged in 2019, 267 in 2020, 371 in 2021, 386 in 2022, 620 in 2023, and 630 in 2024. He added that violence was reported in over 60% of the cases. Odisha, which shares porous borders with West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand, has become a transit hub for the illicit cattle trade, often linked to organised networks. A certificate from a veterinary officer is necessary for transporting cattle to other states. Vehicles transporting animals need enough space, proper ventilation, first-aid equipment, water, and fodder. In most cases, these requirements are flouted. The Odisha government in December announced stricter legislation against cow slaughter and trafficking. Majhi said that the Odisha Cow Slaughter Act, 1960, which provides for up to two years of rigorous imprisonment, will be amended to enhance the punishment. In its poll manifesto, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party last year promised to implement the anti-cow slaughter law, prevent illegal trade of cows, and establish government-aided bovine shelters across the state.
