Two poachers killed in encounter in Kaziranga

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Press Trust of India Kaziranga (Assam)
Last Updated : Jul 25 2013 | 1:30 PM IST
Two poachers were killed today in an encounter with forest protection force personnel in world famed Kaziranga National Park.
Patrolling security personnel spotted a group of five poachers moving under suspicious circumstances near Malani camp under Bagori range, park officials said.
A fierce encounter followed between security forces and the poachers in which two poachers were killed on the spot while three others managed to escape.
The security personnel recovered a .303 rifle, live cartridges, several other ammunition, clothes and two mobile sets.
Massive combing operations were on to nab the other three poachers, who managed to escape, sources added.

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First Published: Jul 25 2013 | 1:30 PM IST

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