Guwahati: Police Assam on Wednesday announced cash prizes for three people who were searched by rhinoceros, allegedly involved in recent wild hunting in Kaziranga National Park, which was in the run.
A gift of Rs 6 lakh for hunters (RS 2 Lakh against each) was announced by the police.
In addition, another cash prize from RS 5 Lakh has been announced to people who provide information that leads to the recovery of boiled rhinoceros horns.
The man who was sought was Asmat Ali alias Nalco (35) from Milonpur Village, or Rahman aka Bassa (35) and Abdul Matin alias Kala (36) from the village of Adabheti No.
1 Below Soothanath Police Station in Biswanath Regency.
Biswanath District Supervisors Police Leenena Doley told Tii, “The police have arrested a hunter from Golaghat in connection with recent wild hunting in Kaziranga National Park.
Based on his confession, the names of all three were accused.
Therefore, the police have announced the prize Cash.
“The 30-year-old rinse wreck was recovered at the Kohora Park range on January 20 with gunshot wounds.
The horn was found missing from the carcass.
Forest officials and veterinarians have suspected death at least five days ago.
That is the first hunting case in the park this year.
The case was reported only four days after the state government had claimed the lowest rhinoceros in the park last year since 2000.
Two days after the carcass was restored, the Special Director of Police GP Singh, who was also an anti-hunting head.
Task Force, have visited the park and personally monitor investigation.
“Police Assam and the Ministry of Forestry will eliminate the threat of Rhino Poaching from Assam,” Singh said.
Assam: RS 6 Lakh Bounty on 3 Kaziranga Rhinoceros Poachers
