Bankura (WB), June 23 (PTI) Three people were arrested for allegedly smuggling cattle in West Bengal's Bankura district on Thursday, police said.

A pick-up van was intercepted by personnel of Barjora police station near Maliara village in the early hours, they said.

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Seven cows were found in that vehicle, they added.

Three people were arrested from the vehicle. When produced at a court, they were sent to four days in police custody for interrogation.

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An investigation is underway to find the owner of the vehicle and others involved, police said.

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