The Nagaon police recovered a rhino horn and arrested three smugglers, while the Biswanath and Gohpur police apprehended two poachers who were planning to kill a rhino.
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| Successful Operations Against Rhino Poaching in Nagaon |
Guwahati: The paragraph describes two separate incidents related to rhino poaching in the region. The first incident involves the Nagaon police, who acted on a tip-off and discovered a rhino horn in the possession of three smugglers. The suspects, Khaliluddin, Jakir Hussain, and Akbar Ali, were arrested from the Ambagan locality in Rupohihat. Rhino poaching has been a significant problem in the region, and this successful operation is considered a significant victory in the ongoing fight against wildlife crime.
The second incident involved the joint efforts of Biswanath and Gohpur police, who apprehended two poachers named Pankaj Pegu and Arvind Pegu in the southern region of Gohpur. The poachers had planned to kill a rhino from the Sixth Addition of Kaziranga in the southern region of Gohpur, but their activities were detected by law enforcement officials, and their plan was thwarted. The Gohpur police have arrested the two poachers and registered a case under section 120B/447 IPC. The suspects are currently in jail custody, awaiting further investigation.
Rhino poaching is a significant issue in the region and is driven by the high demand for rhino horns in international markets. The horns are used in traditional medicines and are believed to have medicinal properties, which has led to their illegal trade. The loss of rhinos due to poaching has a severe impact on the ecosystem, as they play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the environment. Therefore, efforts to combat rhino poaching are crucial in preserving the wildlife in the region.
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