Guwahati: Two persons suspected to be involved in poaching and wildlife trade especially rhino horns have been arrested by the police in Bokakhat.
The duo were arrested based on a specific input by the police from the Sipahigaon area.
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Based on the input, the police arrested Bhakt Bahadur Thapa from his house after they found a rhino horn during the search operation.
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After he was arrested, he informed the police about another person involved with him.
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Based on the statement, another person was arrested. He was identified as Budheswar Chinte alias Budhai.
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He was also accused of being involved in the trading of rhino horns.
Among the arrested Bahadur was known to be a poacher in the past and his current involvement is being determined by the police.