No Rhino-Tiger Poaching in Manas National Park for 3 Years: Himanta

way2barak, June 17: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve for achieving a remarkable milestone, as the UNESCO World Heritage Site has recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching for three consecutive years.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X, “Zero rhino and tiger poaching in Manas National Park for 3 straight years! From an era where poaching dominated news headlines to now, when zero poaching is the new normal — this feat signifies the relentless efforts Assam has undertaken to preserve our faunal diversity.”

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said that under the constant guidance and direction of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Manas National Park has recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching for the last three years.

“As we celebrate this extraordinary achievement, I believe these visuals will tell you the story behind this achievement. The long patrols, the vigilance in the field and continuous engagement with local communities are the hard work that has strengthened wildlife protection in Manas,” the Assam Forest Minister wrote on X.