Poaching Foiled: Arrests Made in Kaziranga National Park

In Assam's Biswanath district, five suspected poachers were arrested with arms near Kaziranga National Park. The arrests follow operations by local wildlife authorities, aimed at preventing rhino poaching. A total of 12 apprehensions have been made in the past 10 days as authorities intensify efforts against illegal wildlife trade.

In a critical operation against wildlife crime, five suspected poachers have been apprehended in Assam's Biswanath district, armed with weapons and ammunition near the revered Kaziranga National Park.

Officials from the Eastern Range and the Crime Investigation Range of the Biswanath Wildlife Division, alongside the Gamari unit, executed the operation along the park's fringe areas, successfully intercepting the suspects.

Authorities believe the group of seven intended to poach rhinos using a rifle sourced from a neighboring state, marking a significant step in thwarting wildlife crime, as 12 individuals have been detained over the last 10 days in connection with such crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)