Three persons were arrested after cow meat weighing nearly three quintals was recovered from them, police claimed today.
According to Circle Officer, Powaya, Jitendra Singh, the incident took place in Warkali village, where police after getting information about cow slaughter raided the house of Mahfooz, and arrested three persons -- Iqrar, Issraail and Babloo alias Aamir.
"We have recovered three quintal of cow meat and weapons used in cow slaughter," the CO said, and added that Mahfooz was absconding.
Efforts are on to nab him, Singh added.