Bangladesh | Notorious poacher of tigers in Sundarbans finally captured after 20 years of pursuit

Bangladeshi police have arrested a notorious poacher wanted for 20 years and suspected of killing about 70 endangered Bengal tigers.

Saidur Rahman, the local police chief, said that Habib Talukder – nicknamed “Tiger Habib” – lived next to the forest and would flee whenever officers raided the area.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/01/poacher-suspected-of-killing-70-bengal-tigers-captured-after-20-year-pursuit

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Bangladesh | Notorious poacher of tigers in Sundarbans finally captured after 20 years of pursuit

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