No rhinos poached in Assam in 2022 for 1st time in 45 yearsOfficials credited sincere, concerted and coordinated efforts of the state’s forest and police departments for zero poaching in 2022Assam recorded zero poaching of endangered rhinos, which are known for their horns that fetch big money because of their supposed medicinal value, for the first time in nearly 45 years in 2022.Boatmen near the national parks and wildlife sanctuary and residents of villages around them were taken into confidence.The task force focused on recent incidents of poaching, nabbed all criminals involved and recovered weapons from them.Patrolling was intensified on full moon nights when poachers think they have better chances of sighting and shooting rhinos.The surrender of weapons by militant groups in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao bordering Kaziranga, some of whom were involved in poaching, also helped."