BSF rescues 31 buffaloes in East Khasi Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 31, 2022

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday rescued over 31 buffaloes brutally crammed in trucks along the international border in East Khasi Hills district.

These buffaloes were brought for further smuggling to Bangladesh.

BSF acting on specific tip-off confiscated buffalo laden trucks on Ichamati-Shella road close to International Boundary.  

Buffaloes were found crammed inside 2 trucks and tethered mercilessly in a pathetic condition. 

On seeing BSF approaching, both the drivers ran into the forest leaving these trucks behind. 172 Bn BSF on the same day also seized cosmetics items worth Rs 8.5 Lakhs from the International Border of East Jaintia hills.

The Border Security Force has intensified its vigil on vulnerable routes/patches and dominating the sensitive areas by deploying additional manpower and surveillance gadgets. BSF Meghalaya has rescued 3308 cattle this year from the clutches of smugglers.