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Crime
Police rescue 40 cattle at Assam-Meghalaya border, four suspects flee
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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Police in Boko, Assam recovered 40 cattle that had been stolen near the Assam‑Meghalaya border, while four alleged thieves escaped.
Police stationed in the border town of Boko, Assam, intercepted a cattle‑theft operation on the Assam‑Meghalaya frontier and recovered forty cattle that had been taken from local farmers. The animals were retrieved unharmed and handed over to their owners after verification.
According to officials, four individuals suspected of orchestrating the theft fled the scene before they could be apprehended. The police have launched a chase and are gathering evidence to locate and arrest the suspects.
The incident highlights the recurring problem of livestock theft in the region, prompting authorities to increase patrols along the inter‑state border. Investigators said they will continue to monitor the area and work with neighboring Meghalaya police to curb such crimes.
According to officials, four individuals suspected of orchestrating the theft fled the scene before they could be apprehended. The police have launched a chase and are gathering evidence to locate and arrest the suspects.
The incident highlights the recurring problem of livestock theft in the region, prompting authorities to increase patrols along the inter‑state border. Investigators said they will continue to monitor the area and work with neighboring Meghalaya police to curb such crimes.