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Seven pickups carrying 16 bulls intercepted in Nashik, case registered

Nashik, Oct 25 (UNI) Police registered a case under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976, after seven pickup vehicles allegedly transporting 16 bulls in cramped conditions were intercepted by cow vigilantes near Ram Temple in Phulenagar on Nashik-Pune Road on Sunday morning.
The incident came to light around 7.30 am when cow vigilante Aditya Fadol alerted the police about the transportation of cattle in the seven vehicles.
Acting on the information, Nashik Road police reached the spot, where Fadol, along with Rohit Gore, Sahil Pilore and Darshan Deore, had stopped the vehicles.
During inspection, police found 16 bulls being transported in the seven pickups. The animals were allegedly crammed into the vehicles, raising concerns about possible injuries and violations of animal transportation rules.
Police recorded details of the drivers and other persons concerned before registering a case at Nashik Road police station.
The complaint names Muralidhar Tukaram Waghale, Jayram Bhaskar Nathe, Nivrutti Madhukar Khode, Karan Ratan Gangurde, Shrikant Ratan Gangurde, Motiram Hari Waghmare, Gangaram Hanumant Gawali and Hemraj Pandit Pagi, along with other persons allegedly connected with the incident.
Police personnel Nitin Ramkrishna Sangle filed the complaint on behalf of the government.
Further investigation is being conducted by Police Head Constable Anil Ashok More under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Sapkale.
Police are investigating the purpose of the transportation and the alleged roles of the vehicle drivers, owners and other persons involved.
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