Karkala, 01 Feb 2016: A pickup vehicle, allegedly trafficking cattle, met with an accident and three cows died on the spot near Hebri on Saturday.
It is said that the police who knew about the trafficking of cattle, was waiting for the vehicle to arrive near Belanje on Saturday. However, the driver on noticing the police grew nervous and suddenly lost control over the vehicle and it plunged down a gorge.
Three cows were killed in the accident, but the accused managed to escape. The police then seized the vehicle and six cows worth Rs 25,000.
Investigations are on.