Carcasses of reptiles seized by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

GUWAHATI: A large number of carcasses of snake and lizard specimens, including that of species protected by the Wildlife Protection Act, were seized in a joint operation by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and Assam Forest Department from the Lachit Nagar residence of Dr. Jayaditya Purkayastha on Saturday evening. Dr. Purkayastha is a well-known researcher working on reptiles. Prima facie the documents produced by Dr Purkayastha were not accepted as valid permit by the investigating agencies. The Forest department and WCCB have registered a case and will continue further investigation.