Archive · 23 Jul 2025
BSF Busts Cattle Smuggling Racket in Meghalaya, 7 Arrested
Imagine some people were secretly taking cows across the border illegally.
The BSF, which is like the border police, found out about it.
They caught seven people who were doing this and seized seven vehicles.
The cows were being transported in a very bad way.
The police also found some radios that the smugglers were using to talk to each other and coordinate.
Some cows were rescued, but unfortunately, some had already died.
The police are now handing over the people and evidence to the local police for further investigation.
BSF busted a cattle smuggling racket in Meghalaya, arresting seven.
The arrests followed a tip-off and involved the interception of seven vehicles.
Cattle were being transported without proper documentation, in cruel conditions.
Wireless communication sets were recovered, suggesting an organized network.
Rescued 43 cattle and recovered 33 carcasses.
- Who
- The BSF, local police, and seven individuals involved in cattle smuggling.
- What
- BSF busted a cattle smuggling racket, arresting seven people.
- When
- The arrests were made on Tuesday and reported on Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, along the India-Bangladesh border.
- Why
- To smuggle cattle across the border illegally.
- Arrests
- 7
- Vehicles Seized
- 7
- Cattle Rescued
- 43
- Carcasses Recovered
- 33
- Location
- Meghalaya
- Involved Agency
- BSF