Over 100 cattle rescued while being trafficked to Kolkata from Odisha

Angul: Odisha police today rescued over 100 cattle allegedly being trafficked to neighbouring West Bengal near Banarpal in Angul district.

According to reports, the cattle were illegally trafficked from Athamallik to Kolkata.

Acting on a tip-off about illegal cattle trafficking, a special team of Angul police with help of Banarpal police raided near Banarpal and seized four trucks containing over 100 cattle.

A truck driver was detained in connection with the incident, while three others fled from the spot.