Cattle from Bhilwada 'rescued' from two trucks in MP

The police today caught two trucks transporting 110 cattle at Kedareshwar Ghat area in the district and arrested two persons.

"We had received information that two trucks transporting cattle illegally were coming from Shahpura in Bhilwada (Rajasthan)," said Madan Meena, in-charge of Sarwan police station.

Police stopped the two trucks and found 110 cattle including bulls and calves crammed inside in an inhuman way, he told PTI.

"The cattle were rescued and handed over to a Gaushala (cow-shelter) at Sailana. We nabbed two persons while two others escaped from the spot. We are searching for them," he added.

Initial inquiry revealed the animals were being taken to Indore for slaughtering, Meena said. Further probe was on.