Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], October 13 : BSF Meghalaya thwarted cattle smuggling attempts by rescuing 27 cattle (oxen and buffaloes) from the International Border of Meghalaya on Sunday, BSF said in a press release.
BSF said, "In its continuous efforts to curb cattle smuggling, the vigilant troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted cattle smuggling attempts by rescuing 27 cattle (oxen and buffaloes) from the International Border of Meghalaya in the last 24 hours. These cattle were intended to be smuggled into Bangladesh through the border areas of the West Jaintia Hills and East Khasi Hills districts of Meghalaya."
Acting on specific info, the troops of the 4th Battalion BSF conducted special operations near the International Border.
During these operations, BSF managed to seized 27 cattle that were concealed in a jungle area near the border, intended for smuggling into Bangladesh, the BSF said.
In a post on X, BSF Meghalaya said, "In its continuous efforts to curb cattle smuggling, alert troops of 4th Bn BSFMeghalaya, successfully rescued 27 cattle meant for smuggling to Bangladesh from the International border of Meghalaya."
The seized cattle have been handed over to the concerned police station for further necessary action.