NAGAON, July 31: "Although 35 Rhino have been killed by the poachers since March 31, 2006 to 2008 yet Rhino population in Asom have increased to 1,855 as per the census done in the year 2006, ' Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said.
The Minister also said that in the meantime all possible stern and affective measures have been taken from the Government against the poachers for protecting the rhinos and all other forest wealth and inmate animals.