Overview:
Targeted Operation: The STF of the Assam police, led by Additional SP Anurag Sharma, conducted a focused operation at Kemi Village, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, to combat wildlife poaching.
Significant Breakthrough: During the operation, the team successfully recovered two Ivory Tusks, weighing a total of 15.20 kilograms, highlighting the gravity of the issue of wildlife trafficking.
Battle Against Wildlife Poaching: The recovery of the Ivory Tusks marks a major victory in the ongoing fight against wildlife poaching, which poses a severe threat to the biodiversity of the region.
Impact of Wildlife Trafficking: The tusks, obtained from endangered species, are highly sought after in illegal wildlife trade networks, contributing to organized crime and endangering vulnerable species' survival.
Collaborative Efforts: The operation was conducted in close coordination between the STF and local law enforcement agencies, demonstrating authorities' commitment to safeguarding the natural heritage of Assam and the broader Northeast region.
Dedication of Law Enforcement: The successful operation reflects the dedication and vigilance of law enforcement personnel in combating wildlife crimes and maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
Future Measures: Efforts are underway to strengthen enforcement measures and increase patrols to deter wildlife poaching activities along border areas.
Reminder of Persistent Threats: The recovery of the Ivory Tusks serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats facing wildlife and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to protect and conserve endangered species for future generations.
GUWAHATI: In a concerted effort to combat wildlife poaching, a team of the special task force (STF) of the Assam police, under the leadership of additional SP Anurag Sharma, an Assam Police Service (APS) officer, along with police personnel from Dhemaji district, carried out a targeted operation at Kemi village, situated along the state’s border with Arunachal Pradesh.
During the operation, which aimed to crack down on illegal wildlife activities, the STF team of the Assam police made a significant breakthrough.
They successfully recovered two ivory tusks, weighing a total of 15.20 kilograms.
The discovery underscores the gravity of the issue of wildlife trafficking and the imperative need for stringent enforcement measures to curb such illicit activities.
The recovery of these ivory tusks represents a major victory in the ongoing battle against wildlife poaching, which poses a grave threat to the biodiversity of Assam and the Northeast.
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The tusks, extracted from endangered species, hold immense value in illegal wildlife trade networks, fuelling organized crime and endangering the survival of vulnerable species.
The operation, conducted in close coordination between the Assam police’s STF and local law enforcement agencies in Dhemaji district, reflects the commitment of authorities to safeguarding the rich natural heritage of Assam and the broader Northeast region.
Following the successful operation, efforts are underway to further strengthen enforcement measures and intensify patrols to deter wildlife poaching activities along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border areas.
The recovery of the ivory tusks by the Assam police serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats facing wildlife and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to protect and conserve endangered species for future generations.