BSF Meghalaya rescues 22 cattle, spectacles worth Rs 16 lakh

 EAST KHASI HILLS: The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya said on Wednesday it rescued 22 cattle from the border area of East Khasi Hills, which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh. “In its commitment to making the International Border crime-free, vigilant troops of the 110 Bn BSF Meghalaya rescued 22 cattle from the bordering area of East Khasi Hills, which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh through the International Border,” the BSF said in a statement.

“In the night intervening April 18 and 19, the cattle were being brought towards the international boundary covertly along the banks of the river Shella. Acting on a specific tip-off, the BSF laid a special ambush and seized all the cattle, although miscreants and smugglers fled from the spot,” it added. BSF further mentioned that cattle seized in the operation were handed over to the local police.

In another operation, BSF Meghalaya foiled a smuggling attempt and seized 3,380 spectacles worth Rs 16 lakh. “On the same day, troops of the 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya foiled a smuggling attempt by seizing 3380 pairs of spectacles worth Rs 16 lakh while being smuggled to Bangladesh,” it said. (ANI)

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