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Kamlang Tiger Reserve staff receive new field gear to boost anti‑poaching operations in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 05:33 AM
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Frontline personnel of Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh have been equipped with additional field gear to enhance their anti‑poaching patrols.
The forest department of Arunachal Pradesh has supplied frontline staff of the Kamlang Tiger Reserve with a fresh set of field gear aimed at strengthening anti‑poaching patrols. The equipment is intended to improve the mobility, safety and communication capabilities of rangers working in the remote and rugged terrain of the reserve.
Officials said the gear upgrade comes as part of a broader effort to curb illegal wildlife trade in the region, which has seen occasional poaching incidents targeting tigers and other protected species. By enhancing the operational readiness of staff, the department hopes to deter poachers and respond more swiftly to any threats.
The move has been welcomed by conservation groups, who view better-equipped rangers as a critical line of defence for the reserve's biodiversity. The department plans to monitor the impact of the gear boost over the coming months and consider further support if needed.
The Kamlang Tiger Reserve, located in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, is a key habitat for the endangered tiger and other wildlife. Strengthening on‑ground protection aligns with national wildlife conservation goals and underscores the state's commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
Officials said the gear upgrade comes as part of a broader effort to curb illegal wildlife trade in the region, which has seen occasional poaching incidents targeting tigers and other protected species. By enhancing the operational readiness of staff, the department hopes to deter poachers and respond more swiftly to any threats.
The move has been welcomed by conservation groups, who view better-equipped rangers as a critical line of defence for the reserve's biodiversity. The department plans to monitor the impact of the gear boost over the coming months and consider further support if needed.
The Kamlang Tiger Reserve, located in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, is a key habitat for the endangered tiger and other wildlife. Strengthening on‑ground protection aligns with national wildlife conservation goals and underscores the state's commitment to preserving its natural heritage.