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Crime
Four Arrested, 55 Cattle Rescued in Kamrup District, Assam
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:37 PM
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Police in Kamrup district seized 55 cattle and arrested four suspects in a cattle‑theft operation, officials said.
Police officials in Kamrup district, Assam, announced that a coordinated operation led to the rescue of 55 cattle that had been illegally taken. The animals were recovered from a concealed holding area and handed over to their rightful owners after verification. Four individuals suspected of orchestrating the theft were taken into custody during the raid. The district police chief said the crackdown was part of an ongoing effort to curb livestock theft, which has been a persistent problem in the region. Investigations are continuing to identify any larger networks involved.