A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari sought the explanation while summoning the Haridwar senior superintendent of police to respond to the allegations in a public interest litigation
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The permits, however, were never renewed later, it said adding that despite their non-renewal, the villagers continue to slaughter cows and sell beef. In fact, they would even release the blood of the butchered cow in the Ganga, said the petition, adding these activities were not only illegal, but also a serious health hazard to the local residents. The petition said the residents earlier had lodged complaints with the SSP, who inquired into the matter but took no action against those involved in the illegal trade.
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