The police seized four cow hides and 18 kg suspected beef in two separate incidents in Haryana's Palwal district following which over a dozen persons were booked.

Palwal: The police seized four cow hides and 18 kg suspected beef in two separate incidents in Haryana's Palwal district following which over a dozen persons were booked.

The accused are on the run, a police official said.

The first incident took place in Ghurawali village where police had received information that six-seven people were allegedly taking two cows to a nearby forest for slaughter, the officer said, adding that a raid was conducted and the cows were seized.

The accused fled from the spot, he said.

The second incident took place in Utawad village. The police received information that some persons were going to sell beef on a motorcycle.

Four cow hides and 18 kg suspected beef were seized along with the motorcycle.

A case was registered against the five accused who are on the run, Investigating Officer Muneem said.