VARANASI, Feb. 19 -- At least, 1,163 cattle smugglers were arrested and 458 cases in connection with cattle smuggling were registered at various police stations in three districts--Chandauli, Ghazipur and Jaunpur-- in Varanasi range in last 25 months from January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026, said a senior police officer.

Among the arrested accused, Gangster Act was slapped on 345 cattle smugglers and Goonda Act on 138. Also, 466 vehicles were recovered 4,046 cattle were rescued and freed, added the senior police officer.

Sharing details, deputy inspector general of police, Varanasi range, Vaibhav Krishna said that Chandauli topped in ensuring action against cattle smugglers by registering 339 cases and ensuring 805 arrests in connection...