On Friday (26th July), Hindu activists led by gaurakshak Puneeth Kerehalli carried out a demonstration at the Bengaluru City Railway Station, stating that a trader named Abdul Razzaq ordered a large consignment of ‘dog meat’ from Rajasthan.
A state of chaos ensued at the railway station over the meat consignment, which weighed 3 tonnes and was packed in 150 cartons.
While speaking about the matter, Puneeth Kerehalli informed, “The meat is then mixed with dog meat and sold in Russell Market and mutton shops. The stale meat, which is 75 to 80 hours old, is cleaned in vinegar to make it look fresh.”
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The gaurakshak further added that Abdul Razzaq brought 6 tonnes of meat from Jaipur each day. Other meat traders and mutton stall owners in the area have stated that the meat sold by the accused is stale.
“It was brought to the notice of the BBMP commissioner and police, but no action was taken. Officials are aware of stale meat being sold to hotels and affecting the health of meat consumers,” a meat trader named Rizwan Khureshi informed.
A team of police was dispatched to Bengaluru City Railway Station to maintain law and order situation. The cops took Gaurakshak Puneeth Kerehalli and other Hindu activists into custody on Friday night. They also seized the meat consignment and sent it for testing.
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Trader Abdul Razzaq had cried foul over the matter and claimed that Karehalli was making false accusations to extort money.
“Everything is legal. The meat is kept in an ice box. We have FSSAI licence, trade licence and BBMP licence. We are getting the meat from Jaipur. The meat is tested and of good quality. The allegations are all fabricated. No illegal business is going on, I will explain in detail at a press conference,” he was quoted as saying.
