Acting on intelligence inputs, officials of the Eastern Range Gamiri and Crime Investigation Range, Biswanath Chariali under the Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve apprehended an absconding accused involved in illegal trading of Royal Bengal Tiger body parts.

The accused, Ratnakanta Pegu (41), a resident of Aathaishsharia village in Biswanath district, had been on the run since November 2025 in connection with offence case ER/02-2025.

Officials said the accused also has a history of involvement in rhino poaching cases between 2019 and 2024.

Further investigation into the case is currently underway.