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Crime
Two Arrested in Assam’s Sonitpur After Seizing 12 Tokay Geckos
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 08:48 PM
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Assam’s wildlife authorities arrested two individuals in Sonitpur district after recovering 12 Tokay geckos during a joint operation.
Assam wildlife officials detained two suspects in Sonitpur district following the recovery of 12 Tokay geckos, a protected species. The operation, conducted jointly by local wildlife and police units, aimed to curb illegal trade of exotic reptiles.
The seized geckos were found in a vehicle belonging to the suspects, who were suspected of trafficking the animals for commercial purposes. Authorities confirmed that the Tokay gecko is listed under the Wildlife Protection Act, making its possession and sale illegal.
The arrested individuals are now under investigation, and the seized geckos will be returned to a wildlife sanctuary for proper care. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts to protect Assam’s biodiversity from illegal wildlife trade.
The seized geckos were found in a vehicle belonging to the suspects, who were suspected of trafficking the animals for commercial purposes. Authorities confirmed that the Tokay gecko is listed under the Wildlife Protection Act, making its possession and sale illegal.
The arrested individuals are now under investigation, and the seized geckos will be returned to a wildlife sanctuary for proper care. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts to protect Assam’s biodiversity from illegal wildlife trade.