SHILLONG:
The personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) manning Meghalaya’s border with Bangladesh seized cattle meant to be smuggled during the wee hours of June 21.
According to the BSF, acting on specific tip-off, troops of BSF Meghalaya rescued 36 cattle from the international border of West and East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya in the wee hours which were meant for smuggling to Bangladesh.
The seized cattle were handed over to the concerned police station for further legal action.
The BSF Meghalaya informed that its troops have enhanced vigil on the international border in view of forthcoming Eid-ul-Zuha since demand of cattle in Bangladesh increased to its peak prior to Eid celebration.