AGARTALA: Tripura police detain three in major cattle theft case in Belonia

AGARTALA: In a major breakthrough in the recent cattle theft incidents in Tripura's Belonia subdivision, police have detained three suspects, including a minor, from Melaghar in connection with the case.

The accused were produced before a court on Thursday with a plea for police remand.

The detained individuals have been identified as Sabuj Mia and Imran Hossain, along with a minor. According to police sources, the suspects were traced and apprehended from Melaghar based on mobile phone tracking.

Addressing the media at the office chamber of the Officer-in-Charge of Belonia Police Station, South Tripura Superintendent of Police Mourya Krishna C said that a gang comprising nearly 20 to 25 members is believed to be involved in the organised cattle theft racket operating in the region.

"The investigation is progressing and all members of the gang will be brought under the law," the SP said. He also appealed to the public to immediately inform the nearest police station if they notice any suspicious movement or illegal transportation of cattle.

Police officials stated that raids and search operations are continuing in different locations as part of the investigation. (ANI)

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