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Crime
Assam Police Seize 103 Cattle, Detain 10 in Anti-Smuggling Raid
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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Assam police recovered 103 cattle during an anti-smuggling operation and detained 10 suspects involved in the illegal trade.
In a coordinated anti-smuggling operation, Assam Police recovered 103 cattle that were allegedly being smuggled across state borders.
The raid, conducted in the western districts of Assam, led to the arrest of ten individuals suspected of orchestrating the illegal trade.
Police officials stated that the seized animals were destined for markets outside the state, and the operation was part of a larger campaign to curb livestock smuggling.
The seized cattle are to be inspected and, if found fit, will be released to their rightful owners or sold under government supervision.
The raid, conducted in the western districts of Assam, led to the arrest of ten individuals suspected of orchestrating the illegal trade.
Police officials stated that the seized animals were destined for markets outside the state, and the operation was part of a larger campaign to curb livestock smuggling.
The seized cattle are to be inspected and, if found fit, will be released to their rightful owners or sold under government supervision.