₹60 Lakh for a Lizard? Assam police seize 11 rare Tokay Geckos worth Rs. 6.6 Cr; Know why they are so expensive

Assam Police apprehended three smugglers in Dibrugarh, seizing 11 Tokay Geckos, a protected species valued on the black market for its purported medicinal properties. The geckos, found in nylon bags within a red backpack, were destined for illegal wildlife trade. The accused face severe penalties under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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