Gangtok, July 25 -- An illegal transportation of cattle was caught today in South Sikkim, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and law violations.
The incident took place near the Melli area when members of the local NGO alerted the police about suspicious movement of cattle in a vehicle.
According to reports, a utility vehicle bearing registration number SK01D-3907 was seen moving towards Namchi from Paiyong in a suspicious manner. Members of the NGO noticed that the
vehicle appeared to be carrying livestock and immediately contacted the Melli Police Station.
After being put under surveillance, the vehicle was intercepted by the Mamring Police and later handed over to the Melli Police Station. Upon inspection, five cattle wer...