Rhino killed by poachers; Forest Minister seeks report

One rhinoceros was killed and its horn was taken away by poachers in Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, following which Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma sought a report from officials.

According to Forest department officials, a one horned rhino was killed by the poachers yesterday at Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park in Udalguri district.

The incident took place near Gaspara forest camp, which is about 6 km from the main office, inside the National Park.

The forest officials said they found the carcass of the rhino without its horn.

When contacted, Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma told

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