Guwahati, 29 October (H.S.): Assam Police seized 28 cattle and arrested three alleged cattle smugglers in two separate operations in the state, police said on Thursday.

In the first operation, Daulashal Police launched an operation against alleged cattle smuggling in Mukalmua and intercepted a truck carrying cattle. The police arrested the alleged smuggler, identified as Babidul Ali and rescued 17 cattle from the vehicle.

In a separate operation, Salkocha Police conducted a raid at Chakchaka in Chanderdinga area of Bilasipara against the illegal transportation of cattle. During the operation, the police rescued 11 cattle allegedly being transported illegally and arrested two suspected smugglers.

The two operations resulted in the seizure of a total of 28 cattle and the arrest of three alleged smugglers. The police operations are part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal cattle transportation in Assam. Further details regarding the cases and the legal action against the arrested persons were not immediately available.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash