Green Crimes in the Forests of Kaziranga, Assam

Green crime, in recent times, has evolved as one of the primary issues across the globe. In nations like India, where most of the poor masses reside in forest areas, illegal activities concerning forests are steadily growing. As a result of its unpleasant effect on nature, it is slowly grabbing the attention of mankind worldwide. Green crime usually takes place through the formation of a network system between the localities and individuals involved in the green crimes who reside in urban areas, known as eco-mafia. Green crime not only disrupts the ecosystem of the forest but also breaks the management of the forest. Thus in Kaziranga National Park wildlife crime which includes poaching rhinos and other species has reached such a very disturbing stage. The existence of wild animals in Kaziranga National Park has become a matter of worry because of the presence of eco-mafia who are very active in those areas. Rhino poaching in Kaziranga has become a great matter of concern and one of the major green crimes in that area. This article will, hence, focus on the nature of green crimes and the issues connected to it, committed in the forest of Kaziranga, Assam from the facts that were collected through the Doctrinal method of research