Dhubri: Police seized 14 buffaloes from a truck at Chagolia on the Assam-West Bengal inter-state border in Dhubri district on Wednesday morning.The animals were reportedly being transported from Bihar when police intercepted the vehicle. The truck driver was detained and is being questioned in connection with the suspected illegal transportation.Police are investigating the source and intended destination of the consignment.According to police seizure data, 151 cattle, 14 camels and 14 buffaloes have been seized in Dhubri district between Jan and Nov 4 this year.The latest seizure has renewed focus on suspected livestock smuggling through the strategically located Chagolia border area. Police have intensified surveillance and vehicle checks to curb the illegal transportation of animals through the district.
