The scam allegedly occurred during Badal Choudhury's tenure as PWD Minister. A special court in Tripura has issued a non-bailable warrant against former chief secretary Yashpal Singh.
The Luhari village in UP's Baghpat has been tensed after several cow carcasses were found. Locals allege police inaction on smugglers and illegal meat businesses.
A News 18 report has claimed that all eight independents are in touch with the BJP and are willing to offer support to form the government in the state.