Yogi also issued a warning that in future, criminal proceedings could also be initiated under the Prevention of Animal husbandry Act and Animal Prevention Act.
The Izzatnagar police had launched an operation on Monday (July 1) to catch the smuggler. The police succeeded in nabbing the culprit but a mob assembled at the spot soon and launched an assault on the police team.
The organizers of the Kolkata Beef Festival said that they received threats and could not ensure the safety of the attendees. Therefore, they had decided to cancel the event.
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