In a major breakthrough the Assam police along with the Special Rhino Protection Force (SRPF) apprehended 5 rhino poachers at Biswanath Forest Division of Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday during an operation. <br /><br />The apprehended poachers were identified as Buddindra Kaman, Pranab Kutum, Subhan Kutum, Shivguru Pegu and Kuwati Pegu. <br /><br />Forest officials also informed that the apprehended poachers were involved in the killing of one horned rhinoceros on April 8, 2019 at Gimiri Forest Division. <br /><br />The officials also seized rhino nails, one motorcycle and five mobile handsets from their possession.<br />Notably, the rhino nails are sold at price of Rs 6000 per piece.
