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Crime
Cattle Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Malkangiri, 7 Arrested
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM
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Police in Odisha's Malkangiri district have dismantled a cattle smuggling network, arresting seven suspects involved in the racket.
Police in Malkangiri district, Odisha, carried out a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of seven individuals linked to a cattle smuggling ring.
The operation, conducted in the early hours, targeted a network that was reportedly moving livestock across state borders for illegal sale.
Authorities seized a number of stolen animals and seized documents that linked the suspects to a broader smuggling network.
The arrest comes as part of a statewide crackdown on animal trafficking, which has been a persistent issue in the region.
Malkangiri police have stated that the operation was carried out with the support of state anti‑smuggling units and that further investigations will determine the extent of the network.
The operation, conducted in the early hours, targeted a network that was reportedly moving livestock across state borders for illegal sale.
Authorities seized a number of stolen animals and seized documents that linked the suspects to a broader smuggling network.
The arrest comes as part of a statewide crackdown on animal trafficking, which has been a persistent issue in the region.
Malkangiri police have stated that the operation was carried out with the support of state anti‑smuggling units and that further investigations will determine the extent of the network.