The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Border Security Force (BSF) commandant for his alleged role in the smuggling of cattle to Bangladesh via West Bengal. The accused, Satish Kumar, was booked along with three traders named Enamul Haque, Anarul Sheikh and Mohammed Golam Mustafa. From December 19, 2015, to April 22, 2017, he was posted as commandant in the 36 Battalion of BSF in the Malda district. The agency alleged that during his tenure, more than 20,000 cows were seized by the force, but the persons involved in the cattle smuggling were not apprehended. Haque allegedly used to pay ₹2,000 per cattle head to BSF officials and ₹500 to the Customs officials, who would also take 10 per cent of the auction price in bribe from the successful bidders.

Source: The Hindu November 17, 2020 20:15 UTC