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Crime
11 cattle seized in Kokrajhar anti‑smuggling operation, one animal detained
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:35 PM
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Police in Kokrajhar, Assam, recovered eleven cattle during a crackdown on illegal livestock trade, with one animal kept in custody.
Kokrajhar district authorities launched an anti‑smuggling drive targeting illegal cattle trade. During the operation, officials recovered a total of eleven cattle that were being moved without proper documentation. One of the animals was retained by the police for further investigation, while the remaining ten were handed over to their owners or placed under quarantine.
The seizure underscores the growing concern over cross‑border livestock smuggling in the northeastern region, where demand for unregistered cattle fuels organized crime networks. State police have warned that similar raids will continue until the trade is curbed.
Officials did not disclose the identities of the owners or the exact location where the cattle were intercepted, but they confirmed that the operation was conducted in coordination with local enforcement agencies.
The recovered livestock will be examined for health and legal compliance before any further action is taken.
The incident highlights the state's commitment to enforcing animal welfare laws and preventing illegal trade that threatens both farmers and wildlife.
The seizure underscores the growing concern over cross‑border livestock smuggling in the northeastern region, where demand for unregistered cattle fuels organized crime networks. State police have warned that similar raids will continue until the trade is curbed.
Officials did not disclose the identities of the owners or the exact location where the cattle were intercepted, but they confirmed that the operation was conducted in coordination with local enforcement agencies.
The recovered livestock will be examined for health and legal compliance before any further action is taken.
The incident highlights the state's commitment to enforcing animal welfare laws and preventing illegal trade that threatens both farmers and wildlife.