Guwahati, May 24 -- In a breakthrough against wildlife trafficking, the Guwahati city police foiled a smuggling attempt, rescuing 26 live geckos and arresting two individuals in the Betkuchi area under the Gorchuk police station jurisdiction.

Acting on precise intelligence received by Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, a specialised tactical team was assembled to intercept the smugglers. Under the Commissioner's direct guidance, the operation was executed around 8:00 PM on May 22 near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Bathoupuri, Betkuchi, close to the Bathou Temple.

The operation was led by: Maitrayee Deka, APS, CDSP, Jalukbari; Inspector Vikram Basumatary, Officer-in-Charge, Gorchuk Police Station and a ded...