Suspected timber poacher shot dead in gunfight with forest guards in Assam’s Kokrajhar

A suspected timber poacher died in a gun battle with forest guards in the Kokrajhar district of Assam. The confrontation erupted when forest personnel attempted to intercept a group engaged in illegal logging activities.

According to Mustafa Ali Ahmed, the Kokrajhar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), the forest guards approached the group of suspected poachers. At this point, the poachers allegedly opened fire on the guards, prompting a retaliatory response. The exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of one suspected poacher.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by forest authorities in combating illegal activities like timber poaching. The use of firearms by poachers indicates a dangerous escalation of such criminal enterprises, forcing forest guards to resort to lethal force in self-defense. Investigations into the incident are likely underway to ascertain the full details and identify all individuals involved.

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when the forest personnel approached the group, they opened fire, leading the guards to fire retaliatory shots