Police seize 9 rare species of monkeys from near Assam Mizoram border
First Published: 10th April, 2023 16:36 IST
Out of the 9 monkeys, 7 are spider monkeys while 2 are lemos mokeys, said SP Numal Mahatta
At least 9 rare species of monkeys were seized by Assam Police
from an area near Assam-Mizoram border today.
The monkeys were seized by a team of Cachar Police during a naka check in the area while being smuggled to India via Myanmar via Mizoram, said Cachar SP Numal Mahatta.
Speaking to Northeast Live, Cachar SP Numal Mahatta said, ” These species of monkeys are found in countries like–Latin America, Madagascar, Columbia , and Indonesia. We were bale to seize them while being illegaly transported to different parts of India via Myanmar and via Mizoram.”
Out of the 9 monkeys, 7 are spider monkeys while 2 are lemos mokeys, said SP Numal Mahatta.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already given instruction to arrest the culprits behind the racket, and police is on the job to soon arrest them whoever is involved in the smuggling of these monkeys, said SP Numal Mahatta.
The monkeys have been set to Assam State Zoo in Guwahati after proper check ups.
Investigation on the matter is underway.
Also Read: Mizoram: Smuggling of exotic wild animals; 3 held
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