MEERUT: Bijnor police has arrested three people for allegedly throwing meat pieces in a well, said officials on Saturday. The incident took place in Peepli village under Himpurdeepa police station area.
According to police, the locals found meat pieces in a well located in a vacant plot. The well is filled with garbage instead of water, but villagers have a devotional sentiment with it.
Following the incident, tension gripped the area and heavy police was deployed. "Locals reported the matter to police and a complaint was received against four people. Samples have been collected and sent to laboratories for testing. A case under IPC sections 269 and 270 (negligently doing any act) has been registered and three suspects have been arrested. One is absconding," said Ram Pratap Singh, station house officer (SHO) of Himpurdeepa police station.
In another incident, meat pieces were found near a temple in the Aurangabad area of Bulandshahr by some unidentified persons. Hindu activists have demanded police action into the matter. While no FIR has been registered, police said that an investigation is on.
