Kaziranga National Park Foils Poaching Attempt with Arrests
Kaziranga National Park Anti-Poaching Operation
Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, May 11: Security forces at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve successfully apprehended three suspected poachers during a recent anti-poaching initiative, seizing weapons and ammunition in the process.
According to KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh, the operation was executed by teams from the Eastern Range, Gamiri, and the Crime Investigation Range of the Biswanath Wildlife Division, following actionable intelligence.
The suspects have been named as Kiran Pegu, Riju Pegu (also known as Rijukanta), and Pulen Kaman, all hailing from the Majuli, Lakhimpur, and Biswanath districts.
These individuals were caught in Narayanpur, Lakhimpur district, linked to previous wildlife crimes.
Officials reported that the suspects were allegedly plotting to engage in rhino poaching within the sixth addition area of Kaziranga National Park. During the operation, a country-made rifle bolt and butt, lacking a magazine, were confiscated from Ukhal Chuk in Majuli district.
In a prior incident in March 2026, forest officials had discovered a .303 rifle along with 13 rounds of ammunition in the Gopaljarani area adjacent to the national park.
Authorities noted that KNPTR has implemented various strategies in recent years to bolster anti-poaching efforts and improve wildlife conservation throughout the reserve.
The female frontline forest staff, known as “Van Durga,” have been instrumental in protecting the biodiversity and wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Thanks to ongoing anti-poaching campaigns and increased vigilance from forest officials, incidents of poaching within the park have significantly decreased over the years.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is renowned worldwide for its “Big Five” wildlife species, which include the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild buffalo, and eastern swamp deer. The protected area spans the districts of Golaghat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Biswanath.