The cattle were found crammed inside the container, with little space to stand. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Twenty-five heads of cattle allegedly being transported from Andhra Pradesh to Kerala for slaughter were rescued by the police near Pazhavali, near Maraimalai Nagar, on Saturday evening..The complaint was filed by Sai Vignesh, president of Almighty Animal Care Trust, who said that he noticed cow dung and urine leaking from a container truck near Maraimalai Nagar, and alerted the police through an emergency helpline.The police intercepted the vehicle near Pazhavali after a chase. The cattle were found crammed inside the container, with little space to stand.
Their nose ropes had been tied to bars on the roof, and several animals had sustained injuries. The vehicle allegedly lacked adequate ventilation and provisions for food and drinking water.Following the intervention, all 25 cattle were handed over to Gosamrakshana Gaushala for medical treatment and care.
Mr. Vignesh also lodged a formal complaint with the police seeking action against those responsible.
Published - November 02, 2026 12:18 am IST