13,000 cattle being smuggled to Bangladesh seized in Assam last year: CM Sarma

In 2022, 1,181 cases related to cross border crimes on the Indo-Bangladesh border along Assam were registered

Published on: Mar 20, 2023, 13:26:30 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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As many as 13,000 cattle being smuggled to Bangladesh have been seized by authorities in Assam in the past one year, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

612 vehicles were also seized while 1,326 persons arrested. (HT file image)

Replying to a question by All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Nazrul Haque in the ongoing budget session of the state assembly, the CM informed that in 2022, a total of 1,326 persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in cattle smuggling.

In 2022, 1,181 cases related to cross border crimes on the Indo-Bangladesh border along Assam were registered.

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It included seizure of 612 vehicles and arrest of 1,326 persons. During this period, over 13,000 cattle, which were to be smuggled to Bangladesh, have been recovered. Most of these incidents are from Dhubri district where 617 cases were lodged last year,” said Sarma.

Stating that India-Bangladesh border is a sensitive boundary due to cattle smuggling, related crimes and illegal entry of other goods, Sarma said stringent measures are being taken by the Border Security Force (BSF).

“I won’t comment much on the measures, but would ask deputy commissioners to have meetings with local representatives along with BSF officials and ensure that civilians who stay near the border areas don’t face any discomfort in their routine activities while ensuring illegal activities are controlled,” said Sarma.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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