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Poacher gunned down by police in Kaziranga

First Published: 7th April, 2018 13:14 IST

A poacher has been gunned down by Assam police personnel at the Burapahar Range of the Kaziranga National Park near National Highway-37 in Assam. Jakhalabandha Police carried out a late

A poacher has been gunned down by Assam police personnel at the Burapahar Range of the Kaziranga National Park near National Highway-37 in Assam.

Jakhalabandha Police carried out a late night operation and gunned down the poacher. One AK-56 rifle and a few rounds of ammunition was recovered from the spot.

Meanwhile, the killed poacher is yet to be identified.

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