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Three Held For Smuggling Rhino Horn In Assam’s Gologhat
In Assam’s Gologhat, three persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in rhino horn smuggling. The accused have been arrested near the Kaziranga National park. According to the police, the accused chopped off the horn without killing the rhino. The search was initiated after the officials found a rhino with horns chopped. Following the arrest, an investigation is underway and further details are awaited.
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2 Smugglers Arrested While Trying To Sell Rhino Horn Worth Rs 1.50 Crore: Assam
In Assam's Jorhat district, two smugglers have been arrested for the possession of a rhino horn which weighed about 1.158 kg. Reportedly, the duo were arrested in an operation, while they were trying to sell the rhino horn. Additional SP Mrinmoy Goswami said that the rhino horn stands at a market value of Rs 1.50 crore. The accused have been identified as Rajen Bauri and Azizul Rahman.
Tags: Assam, Rhino Horn, Smuggling, Rhino, Jorhat
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