Assam: BSF Recues Cows and Buffaloes from India- Bangladesh Border

SUKCHAR: The Border Security Force of the country has been able to rescue a sizeable number of animals during an operation carried out on the international border between India and Bangladesh falling in Assam.

The Border Security Force members carried out operations in the Berabhanga and the Roukhmari sand bars of the Brahmaputra River. These led to the capture of a total of 33 buffaloes and 4 cows along with a boat. The operation was carried out by the 59 Battalion of Border Security Forces.

These animals were reportedly being transported illegally to neighbouring Bangladesh using the boat. The unit of Border Security Force posted at the Mahamaya Sand bars came across these smuggled animals and apprehended a man for his involvement in the matter. They then handed over the captured animals and the accused to the Sukchar Police Station. He was identified as one Jahangir Mallik from the Salapara Village under the Sukschar Police Station.

Meanwhile, in a successful operation, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam, led by IPS officer Partha Sarathi Mahanta, apprehended two cattle smugglers in the Jorabat area of Guwahati. Acting on reliable intelligence, the STF collaborated with the Jorabat Outpost to launch the operation on Tuesday evening. The STF team from Guwahati executed a well-planned search and successfully intercepted the two cattle smugglers, identified as Md. Samsuddin Ahmed and Md. Sahidul Islam, both hailing from Morigaon district. Alongside the smugglers, the team also recovered a substantial amount of cash totaling Rs 26.50 lakhs, a Mahindra Bolero vehicle bearing the registration number AS 01 FF 0527, and two mobile phones.

Following the operation, the STF team transferred the arrested individuals, the seized cash, car, and mobile phones to the Jorabat In-charge (I/C) for further legal procedures. The intention is to register a case against the culprits under the appropriate sections of the law and commence a thorough investigation.

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