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Crime
11 Cattle Seized in Kokrajhar Anti-Smuggling Operation, One Detained
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:19 PM
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Police in Kokrajhar, Assam recovered eleven cattle during a crackdown on illegal livestock smuggling, with one animal kept in custody.
Kokrajhar district police in Assam launched an anti-smuggling drive targeting illegal cattle trade and recovered eleven bovines. The operation, part of a broader effort to curb cross‑border livestock trafficking, saw officers intercept the animals at a checkpoint on the district's outskirts.
One of the recovered cattle was retained by authorities for further examination, while the remaining ten were handed over to their rightful owners or placed under official care.
Officials said the seizure underscores the persistent challenge of cattle smuggling in the region, which often involves organized networks moving livestock across state lines. The police have opened an investigation to identify the smugglers and prevent future attempts.
The department urged farmers and transporters to report any suspicious activity and assured that strict action will be taken against those involved in illegal livestock trade.
One of the recovered cattle was retained by authorities for further examination, while the remaining ten were handed over to their rightful owners or placed under official care.
Officials said the seizure underscores the persistent challenge of cattle smuggling in the region, which often involves organized networks moving livestock across state lines. The police have opened an investigation to identify the smugglers and prevent future attempts.
The department urged farmers and transporters to report any suspicious activity and assured that strict action will be taken against those involved in illegal livestock trade.