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Three rhinos found dead in Jaldapara

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Press Trust of India Alipurduar (WB)
The carcases of three rhinoceros were found from as many locations in Jaldapara Forest area in the district, a forest official said today.

The carcases were found at Sisamara, Kodalbasti and Moiradanga areas of the forest, Jaldapara Divisional Forest Officer Rjendra Jakhar said.

After preliminary examination, it was established that the animals died in Sisamara on January 20 and in Moiradanga the following day.

The date of the death of the animal in Kodalbasti is yet to be established, he said.

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First Published: Jan 25 2015 | 1:28 PM IST

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