Another rhino killed in Kaziranga

A full-grown female one-horned rhino of highly endangered species, was killed near Kaziranga National Park and its horn taken away. Forest officials said the rhino which had strayed out of the park alongwith two male rhinos last week, was shot dead by poachers at Kameri Chapori under Numaligarh forest beat office on the outskirts of the Park three days ago. The decomposed carcass of the animal was dug out on Sunday by the police after the villagers complained of foul smell. The poachers escaped with the horn which fetches a high price in the international market. The police have launched a hunt to nab the poachers. Poachers have killed a total of 12 rhinos in the Park in recent past.