BSF troops seize 97 cattle at Meghalaya border; two held

SHILLONG: BSF troops apprehended two Indian nationals along with 97 cattle (worth more than Rs 55 lakh) loaded in three trucks on September 18. These cattle were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh. The BSF troops were deployed at the mobile checkpost over the Sonapur Bridge on NH-6 in East Jantia Hills District of Meghalaya.

Of late, cattle smugglers of both sides are trying to strengthen and augment their smuggling activities across the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Taking a proactive action, BSF troops deployed at border have intensified their vigil to foil nefarious activities of smugglers.

After lockdown, frequent seizures by the alert BSF troops indicate attempt of smuggling of cattle/ FICN/ contraband items at the International Border are on increase.

Though desperation on the part of cattle smugglers is seen, as they are making very daring bids to cross over the cattle to Bangladesh, the BSF troops have successfully foiled many such attempts, stated a release.

The 444 kms Indo-Bangladesh border with Meghalaya State interspersed with riverine, dense forests and hilly terrain provides ideal conditions for cattle smuggling.

The alert BSF troops are devotedly engaged in curbing this menace which has suddenly increased in Meghalaya during the post-lockdown phase.

The BSF has stepped up its special drive against the illegal intruders and has intensified its operations on the Indo-Bangladesh Border to prevent nefarious design of trans-border criminals to maintain tranquility in bordering areas of Meghalaya stated U K Nayal, Public Relation Officer of BSF Ftr HQ Meghalaya. 

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