Shillong: Meghalaya officials are tightening security along the India-Bangladesh border to choke off cattle smuggling. The state government met with the Border Security Force to overhaul enforcement strategy. Smuggling routes remain a major headache for authorities.
New district-level task forces will manage seized animals. They aim to clear up gaps in the current response. Each team includes police, veterinary officers, and local officials. They will handle everything from seizure to shelter transport.
Minister Sanbor Shullai confirmed the state is pushing for faster border fence completion. Roughly 34 kilometers of fencing remains unfinished across the region. Officials now demand precise data on the gaps. “We had a very good discussion with the Inspector General (IG) of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, his team and the Veterinary department,” Shullai said.
The plan also includes joint checkpoints to track smuggling routes. Police now hold broader powers to seize illegal livestock. Every seizure requires an immediate police report. Animals must be tagged or microchipped before moving to state shelters. The BSF has 13 days to submit a final report before the state locks in these changes.
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