Assam: Elephant tusks weighing 14 kg seized in Kamrup, two arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Guwahati, has seized elephant tusks in Khatira, Bamunigaon, and handed them over to the Range Forest Officer of Bamunigaon Range for further investigation. According to officials, the seized tusks weigh approximately 14 kg.

Speaking to the media, the Range Forest Officer confirmed that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal trade. The accused have been identified as Suren Rabha (52), a resident of Borbakra, Chhaygaon, and Sankar Boro (48), from Chakrapani, Boko, both under Kamrup district, Assam.

Authorities revealed that the duo was attempting to sell the tusks illegally. "We have initiated legal proceedings against them, and further investigation will determine the full extent of their involvement," said the forest officer.

The arrested individuals have been booked under multiple sections of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including Sections 39(10, 5), 40(1, 2, 2B), 44, 48A, and 49, all of which are punishable under Section 51 of the Act.


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