Poaching bid in Kaziranga foiled, man shot dead

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 11, 2024
A poaching attempt at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) was stopped when a gang member was killed in a gun battle with forest guards. The gang was attempting to illegally hunt a rhino, highlighting the ongoing issue of wildlife poaching.

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