Two suspected smugglers arrested with 26 rare Tokay Geckos: Assam Police
Two suspected smugglers were arrested in Assam for attempting to smuggle 26 rare Tokay Geckos. The reptiles were concealed in bamboo tubes and were being transported from Karbi Anglong. The geckos, valued at nearly ₹3 crore, were rescued and handed over to the forest department for care.
- ▪The operation took place in Guwahati's Betkuchi area based on specific intelligence.
- ▪The Tokay Geckos are protected under Indian wildlife laws, making their smuggling a serious offense.
- ▪Each gecko can fetch over ₹10 lakh in illegal wildlife markets.
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Two suspected smugglers arrested with 26 rare Tokay Geckos: Assam PoliceBased on specific inputs, an operation was carried out in Guwahati’s Betkuchi area on Friday night, during which the protected wildlife species, locally known as Keko, were rescued, police saidPublished on: May 24, 2026 12:56 PM ISTBy Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha, SilcharShare viaCopy link Two suspected smugglers were arrested in Assam’s Guwahati on Friday night while allegedly smuggling 26 rare Tokay Geckos, police said, adding that the consignment had come from Karbi Anglong.“The reptiles were packed in a highly concealed manner, indicating a planned smuggling operation,” officers said.
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