Poacher held in Juria

India: Nagaon police arrested one notorious Rhino poacher in a successful operation on Sunday afternoon. The poacher was identified as Rafiqul Islam (32), son of Abul Kasem of Hatipara Village, Rupahihat. 

A joint police team of Rupahihat and Juria Police Station apprehended the poacher from Juria Sutirpar area. Police also recovered 15 live bullets of .303 Rifle and a silencer muzzle from the backyard of his house which was hidden underground. 

The arrested poacher Rafiqul was allegedly involved in many cases of rhino poaching. He was arrested by Jakhalabandha Police with .303 rifle and live ammunition just few months back.

Police is interrogating the poacher in Rupahihat police station to get more information.

(Source: Assam Times)