Business Standard

Poacher nabbed with arms near Pobitora

Image

Press Trust of India Morigaon
A poacher has been nabbed with weapons during a joint operation by police and Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district.

The poacher, identified as Nur Islam (45) was apprehended from Pateki village adjacent to Pobitora, which has the highest density of rhino population in the country, forest sources said.

A rifle and a hand-made gun were seized from him, they said, adding that his associate fled away and a search operation was launched to track him out.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: May 09 2013 | 5:30 PM IST

Explore News