Archive · 23 May 2025
West Bengal Police Foil Cattle Smuggling, Rescue 27 Cows
Imagine the police stopped some trucks that were trying to sneak cows across the border.
That's what happened in West Bengal!
The police found 27 cows in four vans, and they arrested 15 people.
The police think the cows were going to Bangladesh.
The operation happened in the morning, and the police were tipped off.
Now, the police are asking the arrested people questions.
West Bengal Police intercepted four vehicles attempting to smuggle cattle.
The operation took place in Birbhum district on Thursday morning.
27 cows were recovered from the vehicles.
15 people, including drivers, were arrested.
The vehicles were heading toward Bangladesh via Tarapith Road.
- Who
- West Bengal Police and 15 arrested individuals.
- What
- Foiled cattle smuggling attempt.
- When
- Thursday morning.
- Where
- Birbhum district, near the border with Bangladesh.
- Why
- To smuggle cows into Bangladesh, possibly for Eid-ul-Fitr.
- Location
- Birbhum district, West Bengal
- Date
- Thursday
- Cows Recovered
- 27
- Arrests
- 15
- Suspected Destination
- Bangladesh