The Troops of Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier on Thursday seized 36 cattle, on the way to be smuggled out to neighbouring Bangladesh from the International border of Meghalaya’s East and West Jaintia Hills districts, an official statement said.
The Statement said, “Acting on specific tip-off, troops of BSF Meghalaya rescued 36 cattle from the international border of West and East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya in the wee hours which were meant for smuggling to Bangladesh.”
The seized cattle were handed over to the concerned police station for further legal action.
The BSF Meghalaya informed that its troops have enhanced vigil on the international border in view of forthcoming Eid-ul-Zuha since demand of cattle in Bangladesh increased to its peak prior to Eid celebration.