Guwahati: Four persons were arrested after they were caught while allegedly smuggling cattle in Assam’s Kamrup district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
In a social media post, Sarma said 55 cattle were rescued after three trucks were intercepted at Changsari.
“Action against cattle smuggling continues unabated in Assam. In Changsari, @assampolice safely rescued 55 cattle being transported cruelly. 3 vehicles and 3 mobile phones were seized, and 4 accused were arrested,” he said in the post on Thursday night.
Strict action will continue until cattle smuggling is eradicated from the roots, he added.
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