3 held, carcasses of dogs seized in Manipur
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Police in Jiribam district bordering Assam on Monday arrested three individuals together with 10 carcasses of dogs stuffed in gunny luggage. They have been intercepted close to a petroleum pump at (*3*) alongside the National Highway 37 by a police group and narcotics cell. Police mentioned the canine meat was for consumption in Noney district of Manipur. There have been campaigns in Manipur by animal lovers to not slaughter dogs. However the appeals have fallen on deaf ears.
The arrested have been: Thuwan Gangmei (25), a girl Alanna Gangmei (35) and Crossbai Gangmei (35). They had introduced the dogs from Cachar district of Assam. After killing the animals, they have been coming to Noney district for the sale of meat. Local studies say that one kg of canine meat is bought at ₹600.
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