A Tokay Gecko rescued by Samuguri Police in Nagaon District on Saturday.Based on an input, police apprehended two people identified as Karnelia Tuti and Jiaur Hoque from a dhaba.<br /><br />Police also seized one motorcycle from their possession.<br /><br />Tokay geckos are culturally significant in many East Asian countries. Regional folklore has attributed supernatural powers to the gecko. In Southeast Asia it is a symbol of good luck and fertility. It is believed to be descended from dragons.<br /><br />This species is poached for the medicinal trades in parts of Asia. The Tokay gecko is an ingredient in Traditional Chinese medicine known as Ge Jie<br /><br />
