North and Middle Andaman: In a commendable display of vigilance and swift action, the Rangat Police Station successfully recovered stolen cows, reinforcing their commitment to combat illegal cattle trafficking. On 07.06.24, a complaint of the theft of two cows was reported at Rangat Police Station, prompting the lodging of a FIR under the relevant sections. A team, comprising SI Manoj Lal, PCs K. Sameer, MK Akbar Ali, and Pranab Halder, was promptly formed under the leadership of SI Madhab Halder, SHO of Rangat Police Station.
After an intense search of the nearby creeks and sea area, a dinghy carrying cattle in a hazardous manner was intercepted amid rough seas during a midnight operation. This operation was conducted with the assistance of the PMF unit of Rangat, led by SI Abdul Latheef. Upon inquiry, the traffickers failed to produce any valid documents for the transportation of the cattle, indicating their involvement in illegal cattle trafficking. The cattle were safely recovered and brought to shore along with the alleged offenders for further legal action. Sections of Cruelty against Animals were also added to the investigation against the traffickers.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, SDPO Rangat, with overall direction and supervision by Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North and Middle Andaman District.
Our Citizen Reporter
Mr. Satyajit Naskar
