Exotic animals rescued in Assam-Mizoram border

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SILCHAR: Cachar police rescued eight rare species of animals in a special operation launched against the illegal transportation of wildlife in the areas along the Assam-Mizoram border.

Superintendent of Police Nomal Mahatta said, “During the operation, eight rare species of animals were recovered and five Mizo persons were apprehended. They were identified as Hmingkopuia (41), F Lalchandama (29), Lalrintluanga (24) and Jenny Lalruatkimi (30). The rare species of wildlife were identified as two Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator- a rare species of monkey), two Common Opossums, also called Southern or black-eared Opossum, rare monkey and four black gorillas. The animals had been handed over to the forest department for taking further action.”

The caged animals were recovered from a vehicle coming from Mizoram, according to Cachar police officers. “We believe that exotic animals were smuggled from a neighbouring country and the shipment was intended for another Indian state. To get further information, we are questioning the people in custody,” said police officials.

After being rescued, the caged animals were handed over to forest rangers, and were moved to the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati.

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