Nine Arrested in Chirang for Wildlife Trafficking of Endangered Golden Langurs

In a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, nine individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, were arrested in Chirang district. The operation, conducted by the Special Task Force and local police, resulted in the rescue of eight endangered golden langurs, although one tragically died during transport. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to smuggle the primates, which were captured from a protected national park. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of organized wildlife crime in the region and the efforts of authorities to combat it.