Odisha's Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling: Major Raids Conducted

Odisha Police launched extensive raids across four districts targeting cattle smuggling operations. A considerable police force recovered cash, gold, and vehicles from a suspected smuggler's home in Bhadrak. Multiple charges are pending against the individual, highlighting the ongoing issue of cattle smuggling in the region.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 17-01-2026 11:19 IST | Created: 17-01-2026 11:19 IST
Odisha's Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling: Major Raids Conducted
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Odisha Police intensified efforts to curb cattle smuggling with simultaneous raids conducted in Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar, and Khurda districts on Saturday.

Early morning operations involved 47 police teams aiming to dismantle networks involved in illegal cattle transportation.

In Bhadrak, authorities seized cash, gold, and vehicles from a suspected smuggler's residence, while various charges still loom over the accused in Keonjhar.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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