Only five skeletons belonged to cow rest were of other animals

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a surprise revelation made in the administrative investigation conducted in the case of recovery of skeletons of more than 50 cattles at Katangi mountain, investigating team claimed that only 5 of the carcass belonged to cow rest were of other animals. The investigation committee comprising of Veterinarian, SDM, SDOP, CMHO and other officials has revealed that only 5 bodies were of cows and the remaining belonged to other animals. Simultaneously, all the bodies found were dumped there more than one and half months back, few were even years old. Meanwhile, the police have clarified to carry forward the investigation only after receiving autopsy report.

 

It may be mentioned that the carcasses of cows were found in Katangi area of Jabalpur on June 23, 2024. Police had arrested 5 accused in this case. Police were still investigating the matter when once again on Wednesday they came to know that more than 50 severed heads and body parts of cows were found lying at Katangi area. A local shepherd had taken his cattles for grazing in the mountains adjacent to the Katangi area on Wednesday afternoon. There he saw the remains of heads and other body parts of cows dumped in large numbers. Soon after receiving information, workers of Bajrang Dal and Hindu organization reached the mountain and collected the remains. The heads of some cows looked like they were a day or two old. Its postmortem was conducted at the Veterinary College and Hospital.

 

In the investigation report, it was cleared that regarding 57 animal skulls, prima facie it does not appear that they have been killed. No evidence has been found that animals have been slaughtered illegally at the site. No evidence has been found that dead animals have been brought and thrown there. Domesticated and wild animals roam in inaccessible hilly areas. In case of accident or normal death, the dead bodies remain there, which turn into remains over time. Investigation is being done by the police in the matter. Action will be taken as per law based on detailed investigation and evidence.