Dibrugarh, July 20 -- The Forest Department on Monday rescued a group of feral horses roaming through Dibrugarh town and relocated them to Sisu Chapori after no owners could be traced.

The rescue operation was carried out following reports of the horses wandering through the town, raising concerns about their safety and the risk of accidents.

Sharing the development on X, Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the Forest Department acted promptly to rescue the animals.

"Acting promptly on reports of feral horses roaming through Dibrugarh town, our Forest Department safely rescued them to prevent any mishap. Despite efforts, so far no owner could be traced," Baruah said.

He added that the horses had been relocated to Sisu Chap...