JAMMU, April 1 -- Prominent social activist and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan expressed deep concern over the incidents of cattle smuggling reported from various areas of the Jammu region, terming them a serious social evil. He said that incidents of illegal cattle smuggling are being reported frequently from different parts of Jammu, which not only violate the law but also hurt the moral fabric of society and human sensitivities.
Referring to recent incidents in Chenani and Jhajjar Kotli, where two major attempts of smuggling were foiled and cattle were rescued safely, Balbir Ram Rattan said that while such actions are commendable, the issue is not new. Similar cases have surfaced repeatedly in the past, indicating that organized...