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Assam: Five Cows Poisoned to Death in Bajali District

In a shocking incident, five cows died after consuming a poisonous substance in a coriander field in lower Assam’s Bajali district.

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PATHSALA: In a shocking incident, five cows died after consuming a poisonous substance in a coriander field in lower Assam’s Bajali district. The incident took place at West Simlatola in the Sarupeta area. According to reports, local farmers Pratap Kalita and Nayan Kalita had cultivated coriander in their fields and allegedly mixed poison with chaff to deter cattle from damaging their crops. The owner of the cattle approached the Sarupeta Police regarding the matter.

The five cows ingested the toxic substance while grazing, resulting in their untimely deaths. The incident has sparked concerns about the attempts at cattle preservation.

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