Morigaon: A rhino poacher, allegedly wanted in several cases of wildlife crimes, was arrested in Assam’s Morigaon district, police said on Wednesday.
Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid at Hugaltoli village on Tuesday night and nabbed the poacher.
A rifle and nine rounds of ammunition were found on him, police said.
Saharuddin was wanted in connection with a rhino poaching case in Kaziranga National Park this March.
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Apart from rhino poaching, he was also involved in the killing of other wild animals in Kaziranga and Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary in neighbouring Nagaon district, police said.
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