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Gujarat Reports 629 Cow-Smuggling Cases Over Two Years, 1,810 Arrested

Officials detailed zero-tolerance enforcement of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, with seizures, detentions, property actions and special prosecutors.

Overview

  • State data to the Assembly cites about 54,000 kg of beef seized and roughly 1,800 cattle rescued during the period.
  • Police confiscated 433 vehicles allegedly used in offences, of which 339 have been auctioned.
  • Preventive steps included detention of 184 people under PASA and externment orders against 50 individuals.
  • Authorities said 39 properties linked to accused persons were demolished, valued at around ₹6 crore.
  • In Amreli, 21 convictions from 12 cases brought sentences up to life and fines of about ₹43 lakh, while in Mahisagar eight cases led to 1,940 kg seized and 13 vehicles impounded as investigations continue.