In a joint operation, the police and Go Samrakshana Samithi members on Monday rescued 55 bulls and arrested two persons for their involvement in the illegal transportation of the animals.

On a tip off, a police team led by West Zone Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) B. Amarnath Naidu intercepted the two containers in which the bulls were being transported. “The animals were shifted to Go Samrakshana Samithi, located at Yerrabalem village in Guntur district. The accused were shifting the animals in congested containers without providing food and water,” said One Town Inspector P. Venkateswarlu who is investigating the case.

Mr. Amarnath Naidu said cases were registered against the accused under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Transportation of Animals Rules Act 1978.

The animals were being shifted from Zaheerabad in Telangana State to Hanuman Junction in Krishna District. The accused – Magtha Khan and Showkat – natives of Uttar Pradesh were arrested. Another accused, Aslam of Medak district would be arrested soon, said the CI. “Investigation is on to ascertain the purpose for which the animals are being smuggled and their destination,” the ACP added.