The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) of Madhya Pradesh, Subharanjan Sen, has issued a notice to Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park regarding its alleged involvement in a beef racket and fake meat license scam. The notice demands an immediate explanation from the park authorities. A probe by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation revealed serious irregularities, including the use of forged licenses for meat supply at Van Vihar.
This is not the first time Van Vihar has faced scrutiny. Earlier, the PCCF office highlighted that meat supplied to the park was obtained using licenses previously identified as fake by the Municipal Corporation. The controversy is linked to a Bhopal slaughterhouse in the Jinsi area, which was recently sealed due to cow slaughter allegations amid protests.
The Municipal Corporation’s veterinary branch discovered that all documents of Aslam Qureshi alias Aslam Chamda’s slaughterhouse were forged, dating back to May 5, 2025. Despite this, no FIR was filed, reportedly due to collusion among officials. Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey’s complaint to the Forest Department triggered a probe into the roles of Van Vihar management, the Municipal Corporation, and the police, all now facing intense scrutiny.
The ongoing investigation sheds light on the alleged nexus between officials and meat suppliers. The PCCF is emphasizing accountability from Van Vihar authorities amidst the unfolding probe.
