CM directs DGP to investigate killing of cows near Cholang in Hoshiarpur

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 12:

Taking serious note of incident of killing of cows near Cholang railway crossing in Hoshiarpur district, the Punjab CM designate Bhagwant Mann directed the State DGP to get a thorough probe conducted to book the culprits of this heinous crime. 

          Giving directions to the DGP, Mr. Bhagwant Mann said that bad elements should refrain from such inhuman acts as law and order would be maintained at all cost. He said that none would be allowed to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere of the state by perpetrating such crimes. He also asked the DGP that strict action should also be ensured against those found indulged in beheading of cows as a deterrent for others indulged in such dastardly acts. However, Mann said exemplary punishment should be given to the perpetrators of this unpardonable and extremely shocking incident that should be condemned by one and all in the strictest possible words.

          Bhagwant Mann also appealed the people to exercise restraint in this situation in larger public interest as the State Police had already been directed to brought the culprits to the book soon.

          Meanwhile, the Hoshiarpur police has registered an FIR in this regard.