Guwahati: In a swift and decisive late-night operation, the Khatangpani forest department, under the leadership of forest officer Shravan Saikia, apprehended a well-known poacher in Kariyajan, Bordumsa. The operation culminated in the recovery of two elephant teeth, which had been concealed underground.
The individual taken into custody has been identified as Pascal Bengra, a resident of the Kariyajan Maltiri slum in Bordumsa. Forest officials have confirmed that Bengra had been under close scrutiny due to his long-standing involvement in poaching activities.
The recovered elephant teeth, unearthed during the operation, are believed to have originated from a wild elephant that fell victim to poachers. The discovery serves as stark evidence of the ongoing threat to the region’s wildlife.
This arrest is a direct result of the forest department’s sustained campaign against wildlife crimes within the area. Authorities have escalated their surveillance and enforcement measures in an effort to deter future poaching incidents. Pascal Bengra remains in custody as officials continue their investigation to identify any accomplices involved in these illegal activities. The operation underscores the critical need for vigilant protection of Assam’s vulnerable wildlife populations.
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