Assam Forest Officials Foil Poaching Attempt Near Nameri National Park

Chariduar Range Office staff of the Assam Forest Department successfully thwarted a poaching attempt near Nameri National Park. Acting on intelligence, officials seized a handmade gun and ammunition on the bank of the Jia Bharali River at Rihajuli. The area falls under the Balipara Reserve Forest.

The operation was carried out to prevent suspected poachers from entering the protected forest. Officials believe the individuals aimed to target wildlife in the ecologically sensitive park. However, the suspects managed to escape during the raid.

Authorities have launched an extensive search to apprehend the culprits. The seized firearm and ammunition will undergo further investigation to trace their origins and links to potential poaching networks.

Nameri National Park is a biodiversity hotspot in Assam, home to several endangered species. Incidents of poaching threaten the park’s rich wildlife and fragile ecosystem. The forest department is intensifying surveillance and taking proactive measures to combat such illegal activities.

This successful operation highlights the Assam Forest Department’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding wildlife and preserving the state’s natural heritage.

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