Aizawl, Dec 18: The Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Mizoram Forest Department, rescued four De Brazza’s monkeys during a joint operation in Zokhawthar, East Champhai District. Acting on intelligence reports, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted a trafficker attempting to smuggle the endangered primates across the border.

A 40-year-old Myanmar national was arrested in connection with the wildlife trafficking attempt, and the rescued monkeys were handed over to the forest department for rehabilitation.