Guwahati, Sept. 6 -- Residents and animal welfare groups raised concerns on Thursday after spotting a camel in Kadong, a locality in Assam's Barpeta district.

The unexpected sighting of the desert animal in Assam's floodplains sparked suspicion and led to urgent appeals for police intervention.

In a widely circulated social media appeal tagged to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Director General of Assam Police, concerned citizens wrote:

"A camel was seen yesterday at Kadong in Barpeta district. Who brought it here, and for what reason? We suspect it has been brought for slaughter. We urge Barpeta Police to rescue the camel and take strict action against those responsible."

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