SHILLONG: Troops of Border Security Force (BSF) rescued 45 cattle which were about to be smuggled out to neighbouring Bangladesh from the international border of Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts.
According to a press release, the cattle were hidden in dense bushes just 200 metres from the international boundary when they were intercepted by BSF troops.
The BSF has seized 1,047 cattle since the beginning of current year, with a value of more than Rs 1.6 crore. Apart from enhancing vigil on border, the BSF has been laying Mobile Check Posts at vulnerable routes to check movement of cattle towards border for smuggling. Seized cattle were handed over to the police outpost concerned for disposal.
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