Assam Police Arrest Five Amidst Illegal Wildlife Trade Exposure in Udalguri Market
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Assam Police Arrest Five Amidst Illegal Wildlife Trade Exposure in Udalguri Market

In Assam's Udalguri district, an expose revealed the open sale of wild animal flesh, including protected species, at a weekly market. Following the circulation of a video, police arrested five individuals attempting to sell Indian fox flesh. The incident has drawn criticism towards the Forest Department for alleged negligence in monitoring and preventing illegal wildlife trade, raising questions about the enforcement of wildlife protection laws in the region.

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