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Guwahati: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah confirmed the release of seven endangered Golden Langurs into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park. The primates are back in their natural habitat after months of intensive care. Teams rescued the animals from an illegal trafficking ring earlier this year. One langur from the original group of eight died during the recovery process.
The Special Task Force of the Assam Police launched the operation in Chirang district. Intelligence reports led officers to the Sidli area near National Highway 27. They dismantled the smuggling network and arrested nine suspects. One detainee is a Bangladeshi national. The Golden Langur is one of the world's most endangered primates and carries full protection under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Veterinary specialists monitored the animals closely during their rehabilitation. They tracked health and behavior to ensure the primates could survive on their own. Regarding the successful effort, Mallabaruah stated that the seven Golden Langurs had now been successfully released after undergoing rescue operations, rehabilitation measures and scientific assessment of their health and behaviour.
Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park sits within the Manas Biosphere Reserve. It covers over 316 square kilometres across the Chirang and Kokrajhar districts. Forest officials and local communities worked together to secure this outcome. The state hopes this release sends a clear message to poachers operating in the region.
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