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Guwahati: Seven endangered Golden Langurs now roam free in Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park. Forest officials released the primates after months of rehabilitation following their rescue from a smuggling syndicate. They survived a harrowing ordeal. Assam Police, working with a Special Task Force, intercepted traffickers on National Highway 27 in the Chirang district earlier this year.
The operation netted nine arrests, including one Bangladeshi citizen. Eight primates were recovered during the raid. Tragically, one animal died despite urgent medical attention. Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the successful release marks a significant victory for the state. He stated, "The successful release is an important milestone in protecting one of the world's rarest primate species."
Veterinary teams and wildlife experts monitored the seven survivors for months. They tracked behavior and health before clearing them for the wild. The animals now live in a protected area covering the Chirang and Kokrajhar districts. This habitat sits within the Manas Biosphere Reserve. Experts consider the region ideal for these rare monkeys. Golden Langurs receive the highest legal protections under state and federal law. This release aims to rebuild their population and send a sharp message to criminal trafficking networks.
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