Two Suspected Poachers Arrested in Kaziranga National Park Operation

In a recent operation at Kaziranga National Park, two suspected poachers were arrested, and firearms intended for rhino poaching were seized. The operation, conducted by forest officials and police, was based on intelligence about a planned poaching attempt. The suspects, identified as Jintu Orang and Sarbang Ranghang, are now under investigation for potential links to organized poaching networks. Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its significant population of one-horned rhinoceroses and is one of India's most protected wildlife habitats.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 11, 2026, 16:21 IST

Joint Operation Leads to Arrests in Kaziranga

Accused Jintu Orang and Sarbang Ranghang (seated) with members of the joint operation team. (AT Photo)

Jorhat, June 11: In a significant operation, two individuals suspected of poaching were apprehended, and firearms believed to be intended for rhino poaching were confiscated by a collaborative team of forest officials and police in Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.

This operation took place in the Agaratoli Range of the national park, prompted by specific intelligence regarding a potential poaching attempt.

The suspects have been identified as Jintu Orang, aged 40, from 2 No. Geleki village in Golaghat district, and Sarbang Ranghang, aged 31, from Dolamara Langmang Ranghang village in Karbi Anglong district.

A senior forest official reported that the anti-poaching initiative commenced on Wednesday after authorities received credible information indicating that the suspects were planning to illegally hunt within the national park.

"Following secret intelligence, a coordinated anti-rhino poaching operation was executed in the Agaratoli Range by forest officials, including the Divisional Forest Officer of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division and the Range Officer, alongside Golaghat Police," the official stated on Thursday.

The police contingent was led by the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) from Golaghat, with support from the Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police in Bokakhat and other officers.

During the operation, the security team intercepted the two suspects before they could enter the protected area.

Officials reported the recovery of two handmade rifles, which were believed to be intended for poaching, along with a motorcycle that the suspects allegedly used for transportation.

Both individuals are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. Investigators are looking into possible connections to any organized poaching syndicates operating in and around Kaziranga.

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for housing the largest population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and is one of India's most rigorously protected wildlife sanctuaries.