13 Stolen Cows Found in BNP Leader’s Barn

Local Correspondent

Police in Atrai Upazila, Naogaon, have recovered 13 stolen cows from the barn of Abdul Gafur Shah, the organizational secretary of Kalai Union BNP in Kahalu Upazila, Bogura. The discovery was made following the arrest of a member of an inter-district cattle theft ring.

At a press conference on Sunday, March 23, Superintendent of Police (SP) Safiul Sarwar confirmed the recovery of the stolen livestock.

The arrested individual, Choton Pramanik (27), hails from Dighirpar village in the Moniyari Union of Atrai. He has longstanding ties to BNP politics and holds a leadership position.

The theft occurred on March 14, when eight cows were stolen from a barn in Noidighi village, Atrai. Acting on intelligence, police arrested Choton Pramanik and subsequently raided the barn of Abdul Gafur Shah, recovering 13 cows. Five of the recovered cows have been identified by their owners as stolen from Atrai.

Preliminary investigations reveal that Abdul Gafur Shah is a key figure in the cattle theft network spanning Naogaon, Bogura, Gaibandha, and Joypurhat districts. Police are continuing their efforts to apprehend other members of the ring.

Choton Pramanik has reportedly confessed to his involvement and has a prior theft case registered against him in Atrai police station.

SP Safiul Sarwar said, “Operations against the cattle theft ring will continue, and all individuals involved will be brought to justice.” Additional police officials were present at the briefing.