Assam: Six cattle rescued, two held in Lakhimpur anti-smuggling operation
Reported by Manoj Kumar Ojha
Doomdooma: In a crackdown on alleged illegal cattle transportation, personnel of the Khelmati Traffic Outpost (TOP) intercepted a vehicle and rescued six cattle and buffaloes being transported from Jonai towards Nagaon on Wednesday.
According to police, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of animals suspected to be transported unlawfully. Acting swiftly, the Khelmati TOP team stopped the vehicle during transit and conducted a thorough inspection.
During the search, police recovered six cattle and buffaloes that were allegedly being transported without the necessary documents or valid authorization. Two persons were apprehended in connection with the case and taken into custody for questioning.
The rescued animals were secured by the police, while the vehicle used for transportation was seized as part of the investigation.
In an official statement, Lakhimpur Police said the operation was carried out on the basis of credible intelligence and forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal cattle smuggling and related offences in the district.
Police officials added that further investigation is underway to determine the source and intended destination of the animals and to ascertain whether a larger smuggling network may be involved.