BSF seized 22 buffaloes, five held near border in West Jaintia Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 27, 2025

In a well-coordinated intelligence-based operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya seized 22 buffaloes and apprehended five Indian nationals near the international border in West Jaintia Hills District on March 25.

Acting on specific inputs regarding the illegal stocking of cattle in a betel nut garden for smuggling into Bangladesh, alert troops of the 4th Battalion swiftly launched an operation. The individuals, who were intercepted while attempting to smuggle the cattle across the border, failed to justify their possession during interrogation.

The seized cattle and the apprehended individuals were handed over to the Police Patrol Post (PPP) Muktapur for further investigation and legal action.

The BSF reiterated its commitment to securing the international border and preventing cross-border crimes, emphasizing its continued vigilance in protecting national security and maintaining order in border areas.