Residents Intercept Pickup Truck Hauling Illegal Cattle in Assam

Guwahati: Locals in Phulguri, Raha, stopped a Bolero pickup truck on the national highway after spotting 12 head of cattle crammed inside. The vehicle carried no license plates. It was heading toward Guwahati when residents intervened. Suspicion triggered the confrontation. The mob reportedly beat the driver, Dildar Hussain, and his assistant, Asadul Islam, before turning them over to the Raha Police.

Police now have the suspects and the vehicle in custody. Officials have not confirmed the origin of the livestock or the legality of the transport. The investigation remains in its infancy. Authorities are currently working to verify the claims surrounding the transit. No formal charges have been filed yet. This case highlights ongoing regional tensions regarding transport practices, as one official stated, "The allegations in this case are yet to be established through a police investigation."