Forest guards in Assam’s Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary fatally shot two suspected poachers during a confrontation early Saturday. The guards encountered a group of 20 individuals illegally fishing in a protected area near the Kaziranga landscape. When confronted, the poachers attacked with weapons, prompting the guards to fire in self-defense. Two suspects, identified as Jalil Uddin and Sameer Uddin, died from their injuries. The incident underscores ongoing challenges of encroachment and poaching in Laokhowa and Burachapori sanctuaries, which saw a resurgence of wildlife following recent eviction efforts.
Wildlife Sanctuary Guards Shoot Suspected Poachers in Assam
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