Assam: Poacher killed during clash with forest guards at Nameri National Park

A poacher was killed during an armed encounter with forest guards in the dense jungles of Nameri National Park. The incident occurred approximately 50 kilometers from the park's regional office during an anti-poaching operation by the forest department.

According to officials, the poacher had entered the park to hunt and had already killed a sambar deer. When confronted, the poacher opened fire on the forest guards, prompting them to retaliate. In the ensuing exchange, the poacher was fatally shot.

At the scene, forest guards recovered a handmade firearm and the carcass of the sambar deer. Efforts are underway to identify the deceased poacher. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the park's wildlife and intensifying anti-poaching measures


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