Illegal cattle transport: Three arrested after car crash near Gangolli

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapur, March 8, 2025: An illegal cattle transportation incident took a dramatic turn on March 7 when a car carrying a male calf collided with a pick-up truck near Guddammadi Cross, within the Gangolli police station limits. Following the crash, the accused abandoned the vehicle in the middle of the road and attempted to flee.

Police have since arrested three individuals linked to the incident: Muhammad Abid (18), Muhammad Aban (19), and Muhammad Shinan (19). Another suspect, identified as Tauheed, managed to escape by swimming across the river.

 

 

According to reports, the pick-up truck was traveling from Bantwadi to Aloor when a car approaching from the opposite direction crashed into it. Upon inspection, authorities discovered that the car was being used for illegal cattle transportation. Alarmed by the accident, the suspects attempted to escape by jumping into the Souparnika River.

Acting swiftly, the police, with assistance from local residents, managed to apprehend three of them. A case has been registered at the Gangolli police station, and further investigation is underway.