Police arrested a youth in Bijakhaman near Bolangir late Tuesday night for allegedly slaughtering a calf and preparing its meat for distribution.

The incident triggered strong reactions from Bajrang Dal and other Hindu organizations, who expressed deep concern over repeated allegations of cow slaughter and beef trade in the region.

According to reports, the accused was caught red-handed while processing the meat. Local resident Sarbeshwar Rana, who witnessed the act while passing by, immediately alerted Bajrang Dal members and the police. He later claimed that the perpetrators threatened to kill him for reporting the crime.

Adarsha Police Station IIC Avani Sahu reached the spot with her team and arrested a youth named Nanda. Police registered a case and produced the accused in court. In

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