Dhubri, June 26: Assam Police arrested five individuals after raiding an alleged illegal cattle slaughter operation at Charaldanga village under Gauripur Police Station in Dhubri district on June 26.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a police team led by Sub-Inspector (Probationer) Probhash Karmakar conducted a raid at the residence of one Ramjan Ali. Police said the suspects attempted to flee upon noticing the team, but all five were apprehended from the spot.
The arrested persons have been identified as Ramjan Ali, the owner of the premises, along with Mehdi Hussain, Mehbub Hussain, Atikul Alom and Sahid Alom.
During the search operation, police recovered evidence indicating unauthorised cattle slaughter, including fresh bloodstains, bone fragments, a wooden chopping block, a large bowl and packets of raw meat allegedly prepared for distribution.
Officials also seized 66.64 kg of suspected cow meat, one live red-coloured cattle, a sword, three knives and a dao in the presence of independent witnesses. The accused along with the seized items were subsequently taken to Gauripur Police Station, where legal formalities were initiated.
Police said further investigation is underway to determine whether the arrested individuals are linked to a larger illegal cattle slaughter or smuggling network operating in the region.
