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6 tonnes of smuggled beef seized in Karnataka, officials say
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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Law enforcement officials in Karnataka have confiscated six tonnes of beef hidden in gunny bags, according to a Times of India report.
Karnataka authorities have seized a large consignment of beef weighing approximately six tonnes, according to a report by The Times of India. The meat was found packed in gunny bags, a method often used to conceal illicit goods.
The seizure was carried out by law‑enforcement officials who intercepted the cargo while it was being moved through the state. The beef is believed to have been smuggled, violating regulations that restrict the transport and sale of such meat in the region.
Officials have not disclosed the origin of the beef or the intended destination of the shipment. The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by authorities in curbing illegal meat trade and enforcing food‑safety norms.
The seizure was carried out by law‑enforcement officials who intercepted the cargo while it was being moved through the state. The beef is believed to have been smuggled, violating regulations that restrict the transport and sale of such meat in the region.
Officials have not disclosed the origin of the beef or the intended destination of the shipment. The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by authorities in curbing illegal meat trade and enforcing food‑safety norms.