260 cows slaughtered, 26 tonnes beef seized:Civic contractor kept getting govt contracts, built 35 houses in Bhopal, visited Dubai to gamble

Slaughterhouse operator Aslam Qureshi aka Aslam Chamda, has come under scrutiny after 26 tonnes of beef were recovered in Bhopal. Authorities estimate that around 260 cows were slaughtered to produce this quantity. Allegedly, the slaughter took place at a government-operated slaughterhouse in Jahangirabad, and the meat was being distributed outside the city. Police have filed an FIR against Qureshi and sent him to jail. Investigations are ongoing into how a man who started by selling animal hides two decades ago built such a vast empire and obtained government contracts for 20 years. How did Aslam, who sold animal hides until two decades ago, build such a large empire? At whose behest did he keep getting government contracts? And how did he get the operation of the slaughterhouse for 20 years? Read the report… 35 properties and a lavish lifestyle Social circles say Qureshi owns more than 35 properties in Bhopal, including luxurious bungalows. Sources claim he was involved in betting and gambling, reportedly travelling to Mumbai and Dubai for gambling. He also owns several high-end vehicles. Allegations of selling dead cow meat Qureshi allegedly had multiple plots in Bhopal, including land near Jail Bagh Road, where dead animals were stored. A large bungalow was built nearby. Sources claim Qureshi also collected stray dead cattle from the city. Instead of proper disposal, their meat was reportedly sold. Activist Rajesh Tiwari said, “Last year I complained three times about Aslam Chamada to the municipal authorities, but no action was taken. If my complaints had been addressed earlier, hundreds of cows could have been saved.” He added that some meat was shipped by train with buffalo certificates. Tiwari also called for an investigation into how Qureshi acquired 35 houses in Bhopal. Operations managed by right-hand man ‘Shibbu’ Dainik Bhaskar’s investigations revealed that Shibbu handled the meat business, booking train shipments and supervising operations. Yet, in the current 26-tonne beef case, only Qureshi has been named as the accused. Social worker Chandrashekhar Tiwari said, “Shibbu and his men handled shipments and bookings. Quraishi alone could not have carried out the entire operation.” Questions over police investigation Three years ago, a similar controversy arose near Jeevdaya Gaushala, where hundreds of cow carcasses were found dumped, causing outrage. Qureshi had been the contractor responsible for removing dead animals in the city for nearly 30 years, sending hides and bones to factories. Legal and political reactions Bhopal MLA Rameshwar Sharma commented, This is a serious matter. Bajrang Dal had stopped trucks carrying the meat, which was confirmed as beef in tests. A case of cow smuggling and killing will be filed, and NSA action will be considered. Strict action will be taken against any official involved.