In a bizarre event at Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station, authorities seized 1,500 kg of meat following rumours that it might be dog meat disguised as mutton. The incident came to fore around 7 pm at the Okalipuram entrance of the bustling train station, leading to a chaotic scene on platform 8 as a large crowd gathered.
Activists accused the traders of passing off dog meat as mutton, sparking a confrontation with meat buyers. Tensions escalated when a video surfaced allegedly showing a tail, which is not typical of goat meat, further fuelling these claims.
Rizwan, a concerned citizen, had previously raised suspicions about the low price of the meat, which was being sold at Rs 550 to Rs 600 per kg, while mutton typically costs Rs 750 to Rs 800 per kg in Bengaluru. Despite his complaints to the Chief Minister, FSSAI, and BBMP Commissioner, no action was taken until now.
Abdul Razak, who is accused of selling the meat, defended himself by asserting that his business operates legally. He claimed that the meat, sourced from slaughterhouses in Jaipur, is stored at -5 degrees Celsius before being transported to Bengaluru by train. Razak denied the allegations, presenting a video of goat meat from Bakrid as evidence and pledging to provide all necessary documentation.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police are investigating the origins of the shipment and verifying whether the trader had the required permits. Food inspectors are also on-site collecting samples for further analysis.
In Bharat, the consumption and trade of dog meat are regulated by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which prohibits the killing and consumption of animals, including dogs, in a manner causing unnecessary suffering.
