Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Over 40 arrests have been made, several gangs with links to international outfits identified and multiple poaching attempts foiled since last year under 'Operation Falcon' against rhino killings in Assam, according to a video clip shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday.
Poachers have been chased, using all available resources, from on-ground to digital intelligence, he said.
"#OperationFalcon - breaking the back of poaching and illegal animal trade," he said in a post on X, sharing a video on the success of the drive.
The video mentioned that 'Operation Falcon' is a collaborative effort between the Assam Police and the forest department.
The programme was launched in 2024 against poachers as the kill...