Dibrugarh Police in Assam have arrested Meraj Khan and his son for allegedly slaughtering cattle and selling 62 kg of illegal meat. The operation, conducted under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, targeted an area near the Brahmaputra river. The Act prohibits cattle slaughter and beef sales near temples and in Hindu-majority areas. Despite laws, cattle smuggling and theft persist in Dibrugarh, with sources indicating ongoing secret operations.