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BSF seizes cattle, spectacles

Shillong, April 19: The troops of 110 Bn BSF Meghalaya rescued 22 cattle from the bordering area of East Khasi Hills which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh through the International Border.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the BSF said on the night intervening April 18th and 19, the cattle were being brought towards the international boundary covertly along the banks of river Shella.

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Acting on specific tip-off, BSF laid a special ambush and seized all the cattle although the smugglers fled away.

The seized spectacles

The seized cattle were handed over to concerned police outpost for further disposal.

On the same day, the troops of 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya foiled a smuggling attempt by seizing 3380 spectacles worth Rs 16 lakh while being smuggled to Bangladesh .

The BSF has identified vulnerable routes/patches used frequently by smugglers/miscreants and are dominating the sensitive areas by deploying additional manpower and gadgets, the statement said.

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