Two suspected poachers sustained injuries during an encounter that took place at the Musalpur Division area of Manas National Park on June 7.
Two Poachers Injured In Encounter With Forest Officials
The injured individuals have been identified as Dharmendra Vari and Gopal Bahadur Magar. The incident took place based on a specific tip-off, prompting a search operation led by the forest officials.
The forest officials traced the suspected poachers inside the restricted area of the forest. While the forest officials had asked them to surrender, they did not and hence the forest officials had to opt for ”controlled firing”.
The accused poachers sustained bullet injuries to their backs and hands. They were eventually apprehended and have been admitted to Barpeta Medical College for treatment.