57 tons of beef found in Kusgaon, PuneSIT will be formed.- Minister of State for Home (Rural) Dr. Pankaj Bhoyar

Mumbai , Date 14: On March 25, 2025, about 57,000 kg of beef was found being transported in two large containers in Kusgaon, Pune. Since such a large quantity of beef was found, the entire matter will be investigated by a Special Investigation Team , informed the Legislative Council by Minister of State for Home (Rural) Dr. Pankaj Bhoyar.

Members Shrikant Bharatiya and Adv. Anil Parab presented interesting suggestions in this regard. Minister of State for Home Affairs Dr. Bhoyar responded to them.

Minister of State Dr. Bhoyar said that the preliminary investigation has revealed that the company Asian Foods Micro Pvt. Ltd. is involved in this transport. Since this company is from Hyderabad, the state government has requested the central government to cancel the license obtained by this company through APEDA, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Dr. Bhoyar.

Two owners of the company are accused in this case. One of the accused has been arrested and has been granted bail. The process is underway to arrest the other accused. It is being considered to impose the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) on those who repeatedly smuggle beef. If they are found committing the crime for the third time, MCOCA will be mandatory. Also, a decision will be taken in the upcoming session to bring a separate law against beef smuggling. Along with this , if false cases have been registered against cow vigilantes working for the benefit of the society , it will be reviewed and consideration will be given to withdrawing the cases , explained Minister of State for Home Dr. Bhoyar.

Minister of State Dr. Bhoyar also informed that 2,849 cases have been registered in connection with the slaughter, transportation and sale of bovine animals between 2022 and 2025 and 4,677 accused have been arrested. 1,724 tonnes of meat have also been seized .