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Notorious Rhino Poacher Arrested in Darrang, Weapons Recovered

In a major success for anti-poaching efforts near Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve, Darrang police arrested notorious rhino poacher Khalilur Rahman, 40, from the Bhabapur area. Acting on a tip, police nabbed Rahman at Milan Chowka and later recovered a .303 rifle and four rounds of live ammunition hidden underground in Thalthali Beel. Rahman had previously escaped a joint operation by police and the Forest Protection Force, during which his accomplice Hussain Ali, 35, was captured. Police are currently interrogating Rahman for further information.

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