The missing BSF commandant, R N Mishra, who had ventured off the designated path inside Nokrek National Park in Garo Hills, has been successfully located and is in good condition
The extensive search operation, initiated after Mishra went missing on November 13, concluded around 9 PM on Monday, lasting over 8 hours.
Who is RN Mishra missing BSF commandant found alive in Nokrek National Park in Garo Hills
Missing BSF commandant found alive inside Nokrek Park in Garo Hills after 9 hours of search #GaroHills #NokrekNationalPark #BSF https://t.co/Kmx69NOOrY
— Northeast Media Hub (@nemediahub) November 13, 2023
What Happened?
For those unfamiliar with the situation, according to several reports, the Commandant R N Mishra, leading the 200 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) based in Praharinagar Tura, entered Nokrek National Park without any assistance of local guides along with his guards.
While initially part of a group of BSF officials exploring the park, Mishra decided to trek further into the wilderness, deviating from the established route and eventually disappearing. As word of the commandant’s disappearance spread across Garo Hills, search teams equipped with night torches were swiftly deployed.
The efforts proved successful, and Mishra was found safe and sound inside Nokrek Park at approximately 10 PM. The contact with him was established nearly 7 kilometers inside the park, near a Matcha Nokpante, a tiger resting place.
About Nokrek National Park
Situated approximately 2 km from Tura Peak in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India, the Nokrek National Park serves as the core area of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve.
In May 2009, UNESCO added both the Nokrek National Park and the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, along with the Balpakram National Park in South Garo Hills, to its list of Biosphere Reserves. Recognized as a biodiversity hotspot in Meghalaya, the Nokrek area boasts rich ecological diversity.
Established in 1986, the National Park covers an area of around 47.48 square kilometres and is under the care of the Northern Nokrek Range and the Southern Nokrek Range, managed by the East & West Garo Hills Wildlife Division of the Meghalaya State Forest Department. The administrative oversight rests with the Government of Meghalaya, India.
Positioned at the convergence of the West, East, and North Garo Hills Districts, the Nokrek National Park plays a crucial role in preserving the region’s unique and diverse natural heritage.