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Assam forest minister discusses rhino poaching issue with journos

| | Feb 23, 2015, at 02:58 am
Guwahati, Feb 22 (IBNS) : Assam forest minister Atuwa Munda on Sunday discussed with journalists the issue of curbing rhino poaching incidents and to protect wild animals in the state.

During the discussion held at Assam state zoo in Guwahati, the minister urged the journalists and several leaders of civil societies, other organizations to participante in anti-poaching campaigns.

"We have already discussed about the failures of forest department over not to curve rhino poaching incidents. I had ordered to the forest officials, including the Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Orang National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, authorities to take all stern action against poachers and other persons who involved in the poaching, " Assam forest minister Atuwa Munda said.

Assam had lost six one=- horned rhinoceros this year so far.

In 2014, poachers had killed at least 36 rhinos in the state.

Kaziranga National Park authority had published more than 300 poachers name and announced cash award for giving information about poachers.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)

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