Overview
- Assam Police's Special Task Force arrested three suspects in Dibrugarh for attempting to smuggle 11 Tokay Gecko lizards.
- The lizards, protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, are valued at ₹60 lakh each in international markets.
- The suspects were intercepted at a Dhaba in Dibrugarh while allegedly finalizing a smuggling deal involving the endangered species.
- Tokay Geckos are sought after for their use in space research and traditional medicine, driving their illicit trade.
- The rescued lizards are undergoing examination and will be released into their natural habitats following identification.