Correspondent
DONGMUKAK, Dec 05: In a latest development, a 32-year old man was arrested after 4 kilogram of Pangolin scales was recovered from his possession during a search conducted by forest personnel at Phuloni Tollgate under Dokmoka Forest Range here this morning.
According to officials, the search was conducted immediately jointly by Guwahati based Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Manja Range and Dokmoka Forest Range and the items were recovered at around 10 am from the accused person. In addition to 4 kg of pangolin scales, a mobile phone and documents were also recovered from the accused person.
The arrested man was identified as Gobinda Timung (32), son of Kangbura Timung, resident of Hemai Timung village (Bakalia) and has been taken into their custody for further interrogation.
Meanwhile, Dokmoka Forest ACF informed that the accused person would be tried as per the relevant sections under the Wildlife Protection Act.