Ayodhya: Police has arrested a person accused of illegal cattle trade and seized Rs.55 lakh from his possession. The accused has been identified as Taufiq, a resident of village Madarpur of Ayodhya.
According to police, a joint police team of Thana Rudauli and Thana Mawai seized Rs 55 lakh from Taufiq under the Gangster Act. He has also been charged with the killing of cattle.
The action was taken under Section 14(1) of the Gangster Act in compliance with the orders of the District Magistrate.
Taufiq had purchased a house worth around Rs 55 lakh, sources said. (with ANI inputs)