BSF apprehends 6 Indian nationals, rescues 69 cattle in WGH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 31, 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday rescued 69 cattle brutally loaded in four Bolero pick-up vehicles and apprehended six Indian nationals at the International Border in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district.

A statement issued by the BSF here said that the troops of the 100 Bn BSF Meghalaya, in a joint operation with the Meghalaya police, rescued 69 cattle from the bordering area near the bordering village of Dalu which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh. During this operation, six Indian nationals involved in cattle smuggling were also apprehended. The seized cattle and apprehended persons were handed over to the police station at Dalu for further legal action.

It said that the BSF Meghalaya continues to remain vigilant and dedicated to its mission of protecting the borders and preventing smuggling activities. This successful operation is a testament to the effectiveness of the joint efforts between the BSF and local law enforcement agencies.