Assam Police Arrest Five for Smuggling 23 Cattle in Jorabat Operation
Guwahati: An East Guwahati Police District team from the Jorabat Out Post, under Basistha Police Station, intercepted a truck attempting to smuggle live cattle early this morning. The operation occurred at 9th Mile in Jorabat as the truck, bearing registration number AS 01 KC 7021, headed toward Meghalaya.
Accompanying the truck was a new Baleno car acting as an escort. Police identified the suspects in the car as Pankaj Das (25) and Mukshedur Rahman (25), both residents of Sipajhar. The truck carried three more individuals: Zakir Ali (25) of Barpeta, and Nur Alom (23) and Mahibul Ali (21), both from Tarabari. All five were arrested on the spot.
The truck was found to be transporting 23 live cattle without valid permits, indicating a clear case of illegal smuggling. Both vehicles involved in the operation, the truck and the car, were seized by the police.
Authorities stated that the suspects are under custody and being interrogated. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether this operation links to a larger smuggling network.
The timely action by the police highlights their commitment to preventing illegal activities along the Assam-Meghalaya border. This incident underscores the need for stringent measures to curb cattle smuggling in the region.
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An EGPD team from Jorabat OP of Basistha PS intercepted one truck (AS01 KC 7021) along with a new Baleno car, which was escorting the truck, at 9th Mile in Jorabat as it tried to smuggle 23 live cattle onto Meghalaya early this morning.
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