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Crime
Assam Police Seize 51 Cattle and Boat in South Salmara Smuggling Raid
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 04:48 PM
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During an anti‑smuggling operation in South Salmara, Assam, authorities confiscated 51 cattle and a boat used for illegal transport.
In a recent anti‑smuggling patrol, Assam police seized 51 cattle and a boat in the South Salmara region. The operation was carried out by the local law‑enforcement unit in coordination with the state anti‑smuggling squad.
The confiscated animals were found on the boat, which was reportedly used to transport cattle across state borders illegally. The seized boat, along with the livestock, was taken to a government facility for further inspection.
Police officials said the raid was part of a broader campaign to curb cattle smuggling in the area. They added that the seized cattle will be released to their rightful owners after a verification process.
Cattle smuggling remains a persistent issue in Assam, with authorities warning that such illegal activities undermine local agriculture and animal welfare laws.
The confiscated animals were found on the boat, which was reportedly used to transport cattle across state borders illegally. The seized boat, along with the livestock, was taken to a government facility for further inspection.
Police officials said the raid was part of a broader campaign to curb cattle smuggling in the area. They added that the seized cattle will be released to their rightful owners after a verification process.
Cattle smuggling remains a persistent issue in Assam, with authorities warning that such illegal activities undermine local agriculture and animal welfare laws.