Shillong, April 08: The vigilant troops of Border Security Force Meghalaya rescued 45 cattle, which were about to be smuggled out to neighbouring Country Bangladesh from International Border of Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia hills districts.
The cattle were hidden in dense bushes just 200 metters from the International Boundary when they were intercepted by BSF troops. BSF Meghalaya has seized 1047 cattle since beginning of current year which amounts more than rupees 1.6 crores.
Apart from enhancing vigil on border, BSF Meghalaya has been laying Mobile Check Posts at vulnerable routes to check movement of cattle towards border for smuggling. Seized cattle were handed over to concerned police outpost for further disposal.
“The Border Security Force is maintaining high degree of watchfulness on the International Border to assure national security as well as to prevent all kind of trans-border illegal activities,” BSF official said.
