Summary:
KNP, Manas National Park and Orang National Park are tiger reserves as well as rhino habitats. Assam chief wildlife warden NK Vasu said the quantum of weapons to be distributed among tiger reserves, rhino habitats and other protected areas would be worked out later. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is also a rhino habitat, while Nameri National Park is a tiger reserve.The firearms included 272 INSAS rifles, 954 SLRs, 133 12-bore pump action guns, 20 9-mm pistols and 91 ghatak rifles. Acknowledging that forest guards have to execute duties in extremely difficult situations, Sonowal assured his government will take measures to address their grievances. The firearms were later distributed among frontline forest personnel from different protected areas..