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Agriculture
32-cattle truck stopped in Kaliabor, Assam; one animal seized
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:47 PM
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Police in Kaliabor, Assam, halted a truck transporting 32 cattle and confiscated one animal pending verification.
Authorities in the town of Kaliabor, Assam, intercepted a truck that was carrying thirty‑two cattle. The vehicle was stopped as part of routine checks on livestock movement in the region.
During the inspection, officials retained one of the animals for further verification while the remaining cattle were allowed to continue their journey.
The action reflects ongoing efforts by state agencies to enforce regulations governing the transport of livestock, aimed at preventing illegal trade and ensuring animal welfare.
Police did not disclose additional details about the owner of the truck or the specific reason for holding the single animal.
During the inspection, officials retained one of the animals for further verification while the remaining cattle were allowed to continue their journey.
The action reflects ongoing efforts by state agencies to enforce regulations governing the transport of livestock, aimed at preventing illegal trade and ensuring animal welfare.
Police did not disclose additional details about the owner of the truck or the specific reason for holding the single animal.