More firepower for Kaziranga guards approved

Assam government seeks notification of all animal corridors, exploration of helicopter services to and from the one-horned rhino habitat

The Assam government has approved a proposal to increase the fire power of, and provide commando training to, the guards of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The government has also sought the notification of all animal corridors, accelerated construction of elevated road corridors through the park, and exploration of helicopter services to and from the one-horned rhino habitat. These decisions were taken at a meeting on flood preparedness, animal safety and anti-poaching headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 27.