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Agriculture
36 Cattle Rescued in Midnight Raid Along Assam-Meghalaya Border
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🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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A six‑hour midnight operation along the Assam‑Meghalaya border resulted in the rescue of 36 cattle, officials said.
Law enforcement teams conducted a coordinated raid that began shortly after midnight on the Assam‑Meghalaya border. The operation, which lasted six hours, focused on intercepting illegal cattle movement in the remote border area.
During the sweep, officers recovered 36 cattle that were being smuggled across state lines. The animals were taken to a nearby veterinary facility for health checks before being handed over to their rightful owners.
Authorities said the raid was part of a broader effort to curb cattle smuggling, which has been on the rise in the northeastern region. No arrests were reported, and the rescued livestock are expected to be returned to farmers within the next few days.
The successful rescue underscores the continued vigilance of state police and forest officials in protecting livestock and supporting local agrarian communities.
During the sweep, officers recovered 36 cattle that were being smuggled across state lines. The animals were taken to a nearby veterinary facility for health checks before being handed over to their rightful owners.
Authorities said the raid was part of a broader effort to curb cattle smuggling, which has been on the rise in the northeastern region. No arrests were reported, and the rescued livestock are expected to be returned to farmers within the next few days.
The successful rescue underscores the continued vigilance of state police and forest officials in protecting livestock and supporting local agrarian communities.