Police rescue 17 head of cattle at Padil

The Kankanady Town Police on Tuesday rescued 17 head of cattle that were allegedly being illegally transported in a goods vehicle and arrested the vehicle driver.

PSI Siddarama, who on the morning rounds, received information about the illegal transportation of cattle in a truck. At around 6.30 a.m., the suspected truck was seen coming towards the city from the direction of Aadyar. It was stopped in front of Padil Toyota car showroom. At this time, the driver was still in the truck, while another got down from the vehicle and fled.