GUWAHATI: Wildlife Genetics Laboratory of Aarnayak has extended forensic DNA analysis support to Raimona National Park of Assam in order to carry out an investigation on a wildlife crime case under Kachugaon Division in Assam.
In a recent report submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer, Kachugaon Division, the laboratory has assisted in species identification and the wild origin of suspected meat samples confiscated by the authorities.
“We are happy to extend forensic DNA analysis support to Raimona National Park and assist the park management in combating wildlife crime in the area”, said Udayan Borthakur, Senior Scientist and founder Head of the Wildlife Genetics Division at Aaranyak.
The Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Laboratory has been providing wildlife forensic DNA analysis service to Assam Forest Department since 2014. The laboratory is the first of its kind in northeast India to undertake wildlife genetic research as well as forensic DNA investigations.
Recently the laboratory has also extended its support to the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department in forensic DNA investigation in two wildlife crime cases under the Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary Division and Hapoli Wildlife Division of Arunachal Pradesh.