Jaipur, May 23 (PTI) Two suspected cow smugglers were arrested after a container truck carrying 23 animals was intercepted in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, police said Tuesday.

During patrolling, a container truck was stopped late Monday night. During the search, 23 bovines were found inside, which were handed over to a cow shelter, Bharatpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Shyam Singh said.

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Halaina police station has arrested Ravindra (45) of Telangana and Shamim Qureshi (28) of Uttar Pradesh.

Police said after seizing the container, a case has been registered against the duo.

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