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Rhino found killed in Kaziranga National Park

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Press Trust of India Kaziranga
The carcass of a rhino, suspected to have been killed by poachers, with its horn removed was recovered from Kaziranga National Park today.

The carcass of the adult male rhino was recovered near Debeshwari No 2 Nullah in the Agratoli range of the park this afternoon by patrolling forest guards, park officials said.

Several empty cartridges of .303 rifle was found near the animal which forest officials suspect was killed last night.

Altogether 34 rhinos have lost their lives during the year, the officials said.

Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain had yesterday announced that the government was planning to install solar fencing in Kaziranga National Park to protect wildlife.

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First Published: Oct 08 2013 | 5:56 PM IST

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