Posted On: August 30th 2026, 07:19 am
Sivasagar Police have reportedly detained two alleged members of a cattle theft and smuggling network during an operation in Moran, Dibrugarh district.
The detainees have been identified as Maktul alias Makbul Hussain and vehicle driver Abu Hanif. Police reportedly seized a Fortuner bearing registration number AS 01 FK 5000 during the operation.
According to police sources, the duo were travelling from Hijuguri in Tinsukia towards Sivasagar when police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted them in Moran.
Police allege that Maktul alias Makbul Hussain had been involved in cattle theft for a long time and was a key figure in the alleged network.
The detained suspects are currently being questioned as the investigation continues. The allegations are subject to police investigation and due legal process.
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