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RBP sends 30 police personnel to Lunana to bolster security, prevent illegal intrusion of cordyceps collectors

May 13, 2026 2 mins read

Punakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 police personnel, including two officers, to Lunana amid mounting security concerns triggered by a surge in illegal cordyceps collection in the remote highlands.

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