Betul: Cattle Smuggling Hub? Thousands Seized, Smugglers Free. Why?

• Betul district, bordering Maharashtra, has become a major corridor for cattle smuggling and illegal beef sales due to weak laws.
• Thousands of cattle are seized annually in Betul, but no accused has been punished to date, leading to easy release of smugglers.
• Over 70 cattle were rescued in Betul district in just three days, en route to Maharashtra slaughterhouses.
• Last year, over 2500 cattle were rescued from smugglers in Betul through joint efforts by organizations and police.
• Cattle are transported through Betul from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other parts of Madhya Pradesh, with Betul seeing the highest seizures.

Why It Matters: Weak laws in Betul allow cattle smugglers to operate freely despite thousands of seizures, highlighting a systemic failure.