• Suspected poacher shot dead during gunfight with forest rangers in Kaziranga National Park

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    Suspected poacher shot dead during gunfight with forest rangers in Kaziranga National Park

    The poacher succumbed to bullet wounds he received during the gunfight with the alert forest officials who were there to protect the park's wildlife...

    Digital Desk: In a tragic incident, a suspected poacher was allegedly shot dead by forest rangers of Kaziranga National Park on Saturday morning.

    The encounter took place in the area of Agratali, which is tucked away in the vastness of Kaziranga National Park. According to reports, the poacher was eliminated near a forest camp located on the eastern edge of the park, inside the Rangamataria range. 

    The poacher succumbed to bullet wounds he received during the gunfight with the alert forest officials who were there to protect the park's wildlife, according to details of the encounter. Park rangers attacked the poacher with courage and determinationand they prevailed in the face of danger.

    Following the cessation of hostilities, authorities investigated the area thoroughly and found important evidence linking the slain poacher to illegal activity. A 3.3 rifle, three live rounds, and a concerning stash of two thousand empty cartridges were among the goods taken from the site, highlighting the extent of the poacher's evil plans. 

    Following legal procedure, the poacher's body was quickly found in front of a magistrate, allowing an extensive autopsy to determine the exact cause of death to be conducted