(IN): An NDTV Impact Assam govt cracksdown on poachers

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Assam govt cracksdown on poachers

 

NDTV Correspondent

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 (Guwahati)

Last week NDTV reported how the Kaziranga National Park, once

considered a model of wildlife conservation in the country, was

going the way of other sanctuaries in the country.

 

Poachers have killed as many as six valuable one-horned rhinos in

recent months.

 

The Assam government has reacted to that report and taken several

steps to crackdown on poachers.

 

Fifty forest guards, also called frontline staff, have been sent to

Kaziranga and will take charge in the next 24 hours.

 

Superintendents of police in five districts surrounding Kaziranga

and other police officials of that range will form an anti-poaching

unit immediately.

 

In addition two companies of home guards will also be patrolling the

sanctuary.