In a significant legal escalation, the district administration has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against Aslam Qureshi, also known as Chamda, the prime accused in the high-profile case involving the alleged supply of banned meat from the BMC slaughterhouse in Jinsi. Qureshi was granted bail by the District and Sessions Court on Wednesday. However, he was taken into custody by Gandhi Nagar police immediately upon his release from jail on Wednesday evening. While initially detained under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for breach of peace, Jahangirabad police initiated NSA proceedings on Thursday following approval from the Collector. ACP Umesh Tiwari stated that the preventive action was prompted by the conduct of Qureshi’s supporters, who allegedly gathered and raised slogans upon his release, creating a tense atmosphere and posing a threat to communal harmony.

 

Case Background : The investigation began on December 17, when a container transporting meat packets was intercepted near the Police Headquarters (PHQ). Forensic analysis conducted at a laboratory in Mathura reportedly confirmed the presence of banned meat. In the wake of these findings, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) slaughterhouse at Jinsi was sealed on January 8. Qureshi and a driver, Shoaib, were previously booked under the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. The fallout from the case also led to the suspension of a veterinary doctor and eight other BMC staff members for alleged negligence. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by ACP Umesh Tiwari, has been investigating the supply chain since January 19. “Given the gravity of the matter, the National Security Act has been invoked. The accused has been sent to jail, and further action against other involved parties will follow based on the ongoing investigation.” - Sanjay Kumar, Police Commissioner