Bantwal :   There was tension in the air at Peruvai on the night of July 5, Friday when a Maruti Omni vehicle with cattle crammed inside it was stopped by Bhajrangdal activists near Peruvai.

It is said the Bhajrangdal was informed about the cattle transportation  by one Chethan. It has been alleged that the cattle was being smuggled towards Kerala from  Ninthikallu in Sullia.

 One person named Naveen from Yennur who was in the vehicle was caught and handed over to the police. Another person who was driving the vehicle, one Shamshuddin however fled the scene.

 However er, there was tension when the two calves and a bull in the vehicle were being loaded to a pick-up vehicle  to be handed over to the police , Someone then commented that one Ranjith Marla was an expert in loading cattle. This was resented by Ranjith’s father resulting in fist fighting. The police had to resort to a mild lathi charge to bring the situation under  control.