+

Assam forms 'Special Rhino Protection Force'

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday gave away appointment letters to 90 constables who will form the crux of ‘Special Rhino Protection Force’ raised by the state government.

This force will be deployed at Kaziranga National Park, Orang National Park and Manas National Park.

The newly-recruited constables will maintain liaison with the higher authorities of the security mechanism of the Kaziranga National Park to form a team to protect the wildlife from poachers.

The Government of Assam has raised this special force from people living in the fringe areas of the Kaziranga National Park.

Speaking on the occasion, Sarbananda Sonowal said that the recruitment of the 90 constables through rigorous recruitment process will help in adding teeth to the rhino protection efforts.

facebook twitter