Meerut, March 24 -- Seven policemen, including two outpost in-charges, were suspended in Bareilly district after animal remains were found on railway land in the Izzatnagar area for two consecutive days. The action was taken by Anurag Arya, senior superintendent of police (SSP), based on an inquiry report submitted by the circle officer (third). A departmental probe has also been initiated to examine the role and possible negligence of the police personnel. The incident site is located along a road flanked by railway property on both sides. While the land belongs to the railways, routine patrolling on the road falls under the jurisdiction of the local police. On Sunday, Manush Pareek, SP, City, and Pankaj Srivastava, CO, conducted a detailed inspection of the spot. Their preliminary findings held Karmacharinagar outpost in-charge Amit Kumar and Barrier One outpost in-charge Umesh Kumar Rai accountable. Also, beat head constables Mohammad Saleem, Pappu Ram, Sarvesh Kumar, and Manoj Kumar, along with constable Arun Kumar, were found responsible for lapses in duty. Acting on the report, the SSP ordered the immediate suspension of all seven personnel. Officials indicated that further action, including transfers and changes in jurisdiction, may follow. The incident took a serious turn when animal remains were recovered again on Sunday from a drain along Faridapur Road in the Izzatnagar police station area. The remains are suspected to be old, raising concerns that the location may have been used repeatedly for illegal activities. Police suspect the involvement of an organised gang engaged in the slaughter of prohibited animals at the deserted site. The first discovery was made on Saturday, coinciding with Eid, when similar remains were found in the same drain. CO Pankaj Srivastava had visited the scene for an initial probe. Following the incident, Mahesh Chandra Sharma, regional vice-president of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, lodged a complaint against unidentified individuals under charges related to the slaughter of banned animals. Police have since been scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits. A fresh search operation was launched on Sunday morning. In the presence of local residents, including Mintu Singh, Ramesh Gangwar, and Rohit Sharma, police used a JCB machine to dredge the drain, leading to the recovery of additional animal remains. A veterinary doctor was called to collect samples for forensic examination. Inspector Vijendra Singh stated that a significant portion of the area falls under railway jurisdiction and is largely unmonitored. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been informed, and coordination is underway for further investigation. According to a senior police official, the same stretch has previously been used by smugglers and anti-social elements. A few months ago, Izzatnagar police had arrested opium smugglers operating along this route....