Assam: 235 Indian flap-shell turtles recovered in Guwahati
First Published: 6th February, 2022 14:54 IST
As many as 235 turtles of rare species were recovered by the Railway Protection Force at Kamakhya Railway Station in Guwahati during a routine search operation on Saturday. The Indian
As many as 235 turtles of rare species were recovered by the Railway Protection Force at Kamakhya Railway Station in Guwahati during a routine search operation on Saturday.
The Indian flap-shell turtles were found hidden inside 10 unclaimed bags.
Also Read: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ranked top CM of India
According to the Assam forest department, a wildlife case has been registered in this regard and the seized turtles have been handed over to the Assam State Zoo for treatment and rehabilitation.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
WATCH:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Manipur CM Urges Unity Among Communities at IRB Passing Out Parade in Assam
23rd December 2024
Live Child Artiste From Mizoram, Esther Hnamte Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas And Happy New Year
23rd December 2024
Live Mizoram: Christmas & New Year Wishes from Zaipawl Diocese
23rd December 2024
Live Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Emphasises Need for Naga Political Settlement
23rd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Feeling Ignored By Father, Stepbrother Slits Throat of 2 Minor Siblings
The deceased children have been identified as Gaurav Sharma and Kaushik Sharma.
23rd December 2024
Young Rapido Driver Working Hard to Fund Sister’s Wedding Dies in Guwahati Road Accident
Rapido driver working tirelessly to fund his sister’s wedding died in a tragic road accident at the Dispur Super Market flyover in Guwahati.
23rd December 2024
Assam Police Arrests 6 Bangladeshi Nationals, Deports Them Back
The Bangladeshi infiltrators have been identified as--Mustafizur Rahman, Kabbo Cruze, Md. Lelin Mia, Sirazul Islam, Saiful Islam and Muktar Hussain.
23rd December 2024
Assam CM Pledges to Eradicate Child Marriage by 2026; Over 2,000 Arrested in Crackdown So Far
CM Sarma said that while the crackdown initially saw 5,000 arrests of individuals involved in child marriages, the number has now reduced to 2,000.
23rd December 2024
Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
A 60-year-old man was killed by a tiger, and his dismembered remains were found near the boundary of the tea garden, adjacent to the Kamakhya Reserve Forest in Assam’s Kaliabor on Sunday. The victim, identified as Basudev Karmakar, aged 60, had been missing since Saturday. Basudev Karmakar was reportedly attacked by the tiger when he […]
22nd December 2024