Assam Police conducted multiple operations against illegal cattle transportation and smuggling across the state on Wednesday, September 10.
Police teams from Gossaigaon, Golakganj, Gauripur, Fakirganj and Dhubri acted on what authorities described as reliable information and recovered 46 cattle and 14 buffaloes during the operations. Around 72 kilograms of beef was also seized.
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Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: Crackdown on illegal cattle transportation and alleged smuggling
Location: Gossaigaon, Golakganj, Gauripur, Fakirganj and Dhubri, Assam
Authority/Organisation: Assam Police
Action Taken: Multiple operations conducted; cattle, buffaloes and beef seized
Impact: 46 cattle and 14 buffaloes recovered; around 72 kg beef seized; four alleged smugglers detained
Four people suspected of involvement in the alleged smuggling activities were detained, according to the information released by Akashvani News.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the crackdown against illegal cattle transportation and smuggling would continue.
The operations come as Assam Police maintains enforcement against the unauthorised movement and alleged smuggling of cattle across the state. Further details about the identities of those detained or the specific cases registered were not provided in the supplied update.
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Why This Matters
The operations highlight continued police enforcement against illegal cattle transportation in Assam and the state's focus on disrupting alleged smuggling networks.
