JORHAT, Assam: In a shocking turn of events, an Arunachal Pradesh police constable was apprehended by Assam’s forest department on Sunday night for allegedly poaching in the sensitive Tikupani Reserved Forest.
The accused, identified as Wangdem Chikcha, a resident of Upper Kulam village in Tirap district, is currently serving as a constable with the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Changlang district.
Forest officials, acting on a tip-off, conducted a late-night operation led by Pramod Phukan. During the raid, Chikcha was caught red-handed, while two of his accomplices managed to evade arrest and are currently being pursued by the authorities.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the involvement of law enforcement personnel in illegal activities, particularly in ecologically sensitive border regions. It underscores the urgent need for increased vigilance and cooperation between the two states to protect these fragile ecosystems.
Tikupani Reserved Forest, known for its rich biodiversity, is a crucial habitat for numerous endangered species. The arrest of a police officer highlights the challenges faced by forest authorities in combating illegal poaching and protecting these vital ecosystems.
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