In a significant operation against alleged unlawful beef trading, authorities in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, have sealed a meat processing facility valued at approximately Rs 1.68 crore. This action took place on Wednesday, involving the Umar International Meat Plant situated in the Sahaspur region of Bijnor.

The operation was jointly orchestrated by police teams from Bijnor and Jalaun, supervised by Dhampur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Smriti Mishra. The action targeted the plant’s owner, Atiq Ahmed, who is facing allegations related to a beef smuggling racket under the provisions of the Gangster Act.

According to officials, the property’s attachment is valued around Rs 1.68 crore, with this process initiated following directives from the Jalaun District Magistrate. Consequently, SDM Smriti Mishra has been appointed as the receiver of the property.

Investigations and Findings

Police investigations reportedly revealed that meat supplied from the Umar International Meat Plant was, in fact, beef. This discovery led to the registration of cases across multiple districts. Authorities allege that the meat was being transported while disguised as fish feed to avoid detection.

Inspections conducted in Mathura allegedly confirmed the presence of beef in vehicles associated with this operation, prompting the registration of cases in both the Jalaun and Bijnor districts. Officials have asserted that assets gained through this illegal trade will now be confiscated under the Gangster Act.

Following the sealing, a formal notice relating to the attachment and sealing of the meat plant was affixed to the premises, which has now entered administrative custody.

Related Developments in Madhya Pradesh

This operation in Bijnor occurs just two days after the Indore district administration invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against two men allegedly involved in cow slaughter and the beef trade in Madhya Pradesh. Officials identified the accused as Qadir Mohammad, 35, and Mohammad Aabad alias Kalla, 29, both residing in Banda Basti within the Mhow area.

District Magistrate Shivam Verma issued detention orders under the NSA against the individuals, citing several cases against them involving allegations of causing religious discord and disturbing public peace. Under Madhya Pradesh law, the slaughter of bovines—including cows, calves, bulls, and oxen—as well as the possession and transportation of beef, is prohibited.

According to the provisions of the NSA, a detention order functions similarly to an arrest warrant. Once detained, individuals can be held in a designated facility for up to 12 months, although this period can be revised based on circumstances.

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