Guwahati, Aug. 21 -- The forest officials apprehended a person for his alleged involvement in the illegal trade of a Tokay Gecko, a Schedule I protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in Assam's Kaziranga.

The forest officials also rescued a Tokay Gecko from the apprehended person's possession.

The apprehended person was identified as Rahul Karmakar.

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said that, in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, the Bokakhat Range team apprehended Rahul Karmakar of Kohora at Latabari for his alleged involvement in the illegal trade of a Tokay Gecko, a Schedule I protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

"One live Tokay Gecko was recovered from his possession. Furth...