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BSF stops trucks carrying buffaloes, seizes cosmetics worth Rs 8.5 lakh

Shillong, Dec 31: The BSF in East Khasi Hills confiscated 31 buffaloes, which were allegedly being smuggled to Bangladesh, on Saturday.

In a media statement, the BSF said it got a tip-off that two trucks were carrying buffaloes to the neighbouring country through Ichamati-Shella road.

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“On seeing BSF approaching, both the drivers ran into the forest leaving these trucks behind. 172 Bn BSF on the same day also seized cosmetics items worth Rs 8.5 lakh from the International Border of East Jaintia Hills,” the statement mentioned.

The Border Security Force has intensified its vigil on vulnerable routes and dominating the sensitive areas by deploying additional manpower and surveillance gadgets. BSF Meghalaya has rescued 3,308 cattle this year from the clutches of smugglers.

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