Exotic monkeys, wallaby seized by forest personnel at Hajo

April 28: Acting on a tip off, forest personnel intercepted a vehicle at Hajo on Wednesday in which cages containing exotic monkeys and a wallaby were found.

A team of forest personnel led by Sangeeta Rani Singha, Range Officer, Northern Range, NK Division, Hajo intercepted an Innova vehicle where six cages containing exotic monkeys and a wallaby were hidden.
One person has been arrested while another fled from the spot.

Further investigation is on to ascertain from where the animals have been caught and to which destination they were being taken.