Assam police’s STF seizes 15.20 kg ivory tusks in wildlife poaching crackdown
GUWAHATI: In a concerted effort to combat wildlife poaching, a team of the special task force (STF) of the Assam police, under the leadership of additional SP Anurag Sharma, an Assam Police Service (APS) officer, along with police personnel from Dhemaji district, carried out a targeted operation at Kemi village, situated along the state’s border with Arunachal Pradesh.
During the operation, which aimed to crack down on illegal wildlife activities, the STF team of the Assam police made a significant breakthrough.
They successfully recovered two ivory tusks, weighing a total of 15.20 kilograms.
The discovery underscores the gravity of the issue of wildlife trafficking and the imperative need for stringent enforcement measures to curb such illicit activities.
The recovery of these ivory tusks represents a major victory in the ongoing battle against wildlife poaching, which poses a grave threat to the biodiversity of Assam and the Northeast.
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The tusks, extracted from endangered species, hold immense value in illegal wildlife trade networks, fuelling organized crime and endangering the survival of vulnerable species.
The operation, conducted in close coordination between the Assam police’s STF and local law enforcement agencies in Dhemaji district, reflects the commitment of authorities to safeguarding the rich natural heritage of Assam and the broader Northeast region.
Following the successful operation, efforts are underway to further strengthen enforcement measures and intensify patrols to deter wildlife poaching activities along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border areas.
The recovery of the ivory tusks by the Assam police serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats facing wildlife and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to protect and conserve endangered species for future generations.