Exclusive: Decomposed samples, broken custody chain, and evidence that wasn’t – Bhopal ‘cow slaughter’ case unravels
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Madhya Pradesh Police acknowledged that key evidence in Bhopal's alleged cow slaughter case—26.5 tonnes of seized meat—became unreliable after being returned to accused. Initial forensic tests in Mathura confirmed cow meat, but CCTV footage showed only buffalo slaughter. Decomposed samples sent to Hyderabad failed secondary testing, undermining prosecution's case significantly.
Key Entities
Madhya Pradesh PoliceBhopal Municipal CorporationMa Bhawani SangathanJinsi slaughterhouseMathura forensic labHyderabad forensic lab