The Forest Department's Wildlife Crime Control Unit and the Social Forestry Division of Dinajpur rescued 74 wild animals from Swapnopuri Park and Mini Zoo in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur on Friday.

The rescued animals include Hoolock Gibbons, Asiatic Black Bears, Capped Langurs, Greater Hornbills, Slow Lorises, otters and various species of snakes and turtles.

Some of the animals were found injured during the raid.

Officials revealed that the animals were being illegally confined and displayed at the park without any valid permits. The park manager was interrogated, and legal actions are being prepared based on the findings of the investigation.

"We will take all necessary steps to rehabilitate the rescued animals and ensure their proper care," an official said, adding that stricter measures will be enforced to curb wildlife trafficking and illegal confinement.

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Wildlife Inspectors Abdullah As Sadiq and Asim Mallik, with overall supervision from Sanaullah Patwary, director of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit.

Nurunnahar, assistant conservator of forests and other officials from the Social Forestry Division participated in the operation, while law enforcement personnel from Nawabganj Police Station provided support.