SHILLONG: The anti-poaching squad of Nongkhyllem Reserve Forest in Ri Bhoi has apprehended three poachers
The Range Forest Officer of Nongpoh Wildlife Range said that three poachers — John Syrliang, Martin Syrliang and Henry Ralte of 20th Mile near Niangbari — were caught by the personnel from anti-poaching squad at Khlieh Umtdu deep inside Nongkhyllem reserve forest.
The squad seized an unlicensed home made SBBL weapon, two live cartridges, three used cartridges and the meat of a killed Hollock Gibbon from their possession. The trio have been booked under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and the Arms Act.
