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Bajrang Dal workers stop canter for carrying ‘beef’, hold traffic for hours in Agra; police say it was bones

The Agra police said several videos of a canter allegedly carrying cow meat were misleading, and action will be taken against those involved.

The Agra Police later said the driver was transporting the bones of animals auctioned by Bharatpur Municipal Corporation.

A group of Bajrang Dal workers allegedly forcibly stopped a canter, vandalised it, and put the traffic on hold for over two hours Monday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra after they suspected that it was carrying beef.

The Agra Police later said the driver was transporting the bones of animals auctioned by Bharatpur Municipal Corporation.

In a purported video of the traffic jam that surfaced on social media, several vehicles can be seen stopped at the Rambagh flyover cut on the highway.

Truck driver Danish said he was going to Saharanpur with three other companions carrying the bones of animals auctioned by Bharatpur Municipal Corporation. He said that as soon as he climbed the Bhagwan Talkies flyover at 8.30 pm Monday, some men riding a bike tried to stop him. “I started moving ahead. But as soon as I crossed Jawahar Bridge, Bajrang Dal workers stopped the vehicle,” said Danish.

Danish also said that a dozen workers arrived and started vandalising the canter. “We saved our lives by running towards the Rambagh Police Station,” he added.

He said that on Sunday, Bajrang Dal workers in the Refinery Police Station area of Mathura stopped the canter. “We were asked to leave only after the police reached the highway,” he added.

Anil Sharma, Bajrang Dal’s Rambagh district coordinator, said a foul smell was coming from the vehicle. “An attempt was made to stop it, but the driver increased the speed. The police were informed, but arrived an hour later. Angered by this, the workers protested,” said Sharma.

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He said the workers sat on the road. “This led to a line of vehicles. Later, the police arrived, and the workers were forcibly removed. Some were also taken to the police station,” he added.

According to the Agra police, several videos of a canter allegedly carrying the cow meat had been posted on social media. “It was suspected that the canter was carrying beef, but it was full of animal bones. These were auctioned by Bharatpur Municipal Corporation. Those carrying it had all the necessary documents regarding it. The video is misleading, and action will be taken against those involved,” said Piyush Kant Rai, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chatta.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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