Ramban, May 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Police seized two vehicles worth Rs 36 lakh allegedly used in repeated bovine smuggling offences in Ramban district on Monday, as part of an intensified crackdown on organised crime syndicates in the region.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Arun Gupta said the action was taken under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after obtaining orders from the competent court.

"This action is a part of the campaign launched by Ramban Police against organised crime and criminals. Bovine smuggling is an organised crime. The vehicles involved in it, which have been used in repeated offences, are suspected to be proceeds of crime," Gupta said.

He further stated that the vehicles were attached under...