Rhino poachers apprehended by Nagaon police.

Last Updated on November 11, 2021 7: 41pm

In two separate search operations Nagaon Sadar police and Jakhalabandha Police led by ASP (HQ) Ripul Das were able to apprehend five persons in connection with rhino poaching cases in Kaziranga National Park. According to police sources, the nabbed poachers have been identified as Luis Lakra, Sedenush Kazur, Boluram Luhar of Anzukpani village near Nagaon and Karbi-Anglong district border, Nitul Hazarika of Kuwaritol, Kaliabor and Sahid Ali alias Shahidul Islam of Sikney of Jakhalabandha area. The sources further added that the first three alleged rhino poachers had been nabbed by Nagaon Sadar police from their residence just two days ago and the rest were apprehended by Jakhalabandha police on Monday evening. However the sources stated that the nabbed five poachers were allegedly involved in various rhino poaching cases in KNP over the years and directly had link with the biggest international gang of rhino horns smugglers like John Thang of Nagaland.

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