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A wave of unease has gripped the Koderma district of Jharkhand following the discovery of the severed head of a banned animal in a public space. The incident, which came to light in early February 2026, has led to immediate local protests and a high-alert status for the district police to prevent any communal flare-ups.
Upon receiving the information, senior police officials rushed to the spot to secure the area and remove the remains for forensic examination. The discovery has touched a sensitive nerve in the region, which has a history of communal tension surrounding similar incidents.
Police Action and Investigation
The local administration has acted swiftly to keep the situation under control:
Heavy Deployment: Additional police forces have been stationed in sensitive pockets of Koderma to ensure peace and order.
CCTV and Surveillance: Authorities are scanning footage from nearby cameras and questioning local informants to identify the perpetrators who dumped the remains to incite trouble.
Appeal for Peace: Peace committees and local leaders have been urged to step in and appeal to the public not to fall for rumors or provocative social media posts.
Legal Context
This incident occurs at a time when the Jharkhand High Court has been extremely strict regarding illegal slaughter and the sale of banned meat. In recent hearings (February 2026), the court has directed the state government to enforce model regulations for slaughterhouses and ensure that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is followed "in letter and spirit."
The police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons under relevant sections of the Jharkhand Bovine Animal Slaughter Prohibition Act and for attempting to disturb communal harmony.
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