Sultanpur (UP), May 9 (PTI) Two people were arrested with one quintal beef in Purva village, police here said on Monday.

Sattan and Azad were arrested from a house raided on the basis of a tip off about cow slaughter, Sub Inspector, Gosaiganj Police Station, Bhimbali Yadav said.

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Two other people fled taking advantage of darkness, he said.

Besides the meat, sharp edged weapons were also found on accused, which were seized, Yadav said.

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