Leopard caught in poacher's trap in Udupi, Karnataka

One leopard was caught in a trap set by poachers at Udupi district of Karnataka on 29th December. Animal was later rescued by forest dept. Open the link provided to see the animal caught in trap.

12 peacocks poisoned in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

3 poachers were arrested by Rajasthan forest department on 29th December for poisoning 12 peacocks at Sawai Madhopur district. Due to poisoning 10 were died and 2 peacocks were rescued and currently under treatment. 

Two chinkara fawns killed in Gujarat

Carcasses of two Chinkara fawns killed by poachers were found on Christmas eve at Kachchh district of Gujarat.

200kg sea cucumbers seized in Tamil Nadu

200kg of sea cucumbers seized and two arrested by police on 28th December 2011 at Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.

Mongoose poaching detected in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh

One person was arrested with 3 dead mongoose and two other animals on 27th December at Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Owl seized in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

One live owl seized and two arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh on 27th December.

Leopard skin seized in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh

One person was arrested with a leopard skin by Madhya Pradesh forest department on 26th December at Seoni district. Arrested person was the local leader of an eco-development committee in Chhindwara.

Poachers arrested during skinning the leopard

Three poachers were arrested on 26th December night at Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh during skinning of the leopard killed by them. 

Migratory birds killed in Orissa

Orissa forest department officials arrested four poachers with 3 dead migratory birds and gun on 26th December at Balasore district.

Leopard killed and eaten by villagers in Assam

On Christmas day the villagers of Baksa district in Assam were killed a leopard and eaten its flesh. A case has been registered and police is now investigating the incident.

Alexandrine parakeets and Munias seized in Saharanpur

Uttar Pradesh forest department arrested a person with 18 alexandrine parakeets and 20 munias at Saharanpur on 23rd December 2011.

Killing of migratory birds continues

Two incidents of killing of migratory birds were reported in this weekend from Nainital and Pilibhit districts. In Nainital a person was arrested with 10 birds and in Pilibhit another person was arrested with 6 birds.
http://www.amarujala.com/city/Nainital/Nainital-24179-116.html
http://www.amarujala.com/city/Pilibhit/Pilibhit-31141-122.html

Deer skin seized and 12 arrested in Rajasthan

Rajasthan police arrested 12 people in connection with the seizure of a deer skin on 23rd December 2011 at Bajju, Bikaner district.

10 tonnes of red sanders seized from recalled ship

Customs officials in Mundra port, Gujarat had recalled a ship from Malaysia and seized 10 tonnes of red sanders originated from here on 21st December 2011.

Leopard poachers convicted in Haryana

Leopard poachers whom were arrested with 7 leopard skins and 18 otter skins on 20th May 2003 at Samalkha, Panipat were convicted to three years imprisonment and Rupees 10,000 each on 15th December 2011 by Environment court in Kurukshetra.

Hyena killed in a trap at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

One hyena killed in poacher's trap at Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh on 22nd December.

http://hindi.webdunia.com/webdunia-city-madhyapradesh-jabalpur/%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%9C%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%98%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0-1111223147_1.htm

Elephant electrocuted in Erode district, Tamil Nadu

One elephant electrocuted in a fenced farm on 21st December 2011 at Erode district, Tamil Nadu.

Two leopards died in poaching in Kerala

One leopard caught in poacher's trap on 10th December at Idukki district had died during treatment at Thrissur zoo on 20th December 2011. In an another incident body of the leopard with injury marks of scooter clutch wire trap found in irrigation canal at Aloor, Thrissur on 15th December.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/thrissur/news/1348059-local_news-thrissur-%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%83%E0%B4%B6%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B6%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/1338942/2011-12-16/kerala

Tiger killed in Wayanad, Kerala

One adult tigress caught in a trap set by poachers had died at Tholpetty Range of Wayanad wildlife sanctuary, Kerala on 21st December 2011. Forest department had registered a case against the owner of a private estate.

2 leopard skins and bones seized in Uttarakhand

In two separate cases two leopard skins and bones were seized in Uttarakhand on 21st December 2011. In a case in Haridwar, police seized a leopard skin, bones and arrested four people and in another case forest department arrested a person with one leopard skin at Nainital district.
http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/news/local/uttranchal/4_5_8661481.html
http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/news/local/uttranchal/4_5_8661303.html

8 tonnes of red sanders seized

In a joint operation, Andhra Pradesh police and forest officials seized 8 tonnes of red sanders log on 20th December at Chittoor district.

Rhino horn seized in Assam

Assam forest department seized a rhinoceros horn and arrested three smugglers on 19th December at Golaghat district.

Nigai killed in road accident in Gurgaon, Haryana

One Nilgai (blue bull) killed in road accident on 18th December 2011 at Gurgaon-Faridabad road.

Carcasses of barking deer, flying squirrel seized in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Forest officials in Lower Subansiri district have seized carcasses of two barking deers, two flying squirrels, one khaleej pheasant and eight mountain imperial pigeons from four vehicles on 20th December.

Rhino killed in Assam

One Rhinoceros was killed and its horn removed by poachers on 21st December 2011 at Golaghat district of Assam.

Leopard shot dead in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh

One leopard found dead with bullet wounds and paws & claws missing on 21st December 2011 at Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

Ivory seized in Pauri district, Uttarakhand

2 pieces of elephant tusk seized and two persons were arrested by police on 19th December at Kotdwar, Pauri  Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Case registered against Army for leopard poaching in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand forest department had registered a case against army under Wildlife Protection Act in connection with a leopard found dead in a trap on 17th December at military cantonment area, under Khatima range of Terai East division.

Army soldiers killed a black buck in Rajasthan

Rajasthan forest department had registered a case against army soldiers for killing a black buck in Bikaner district on 20th December.

2 barking deer skin seized in Pune, Maharashtra

Police arrested a person with 2 barking deer skins on 15th December at Pune, Maharashtra.
Note: If the image appeared with the news article can believe, it looks like black buck skins. 

Tortoises seized in Karnataka

Police arrested a person with 9 tortoises on 17th December at Dakshin Kannada district of Karnataka.

Deer poachers arrested in Rajasthan

Four deer poachers were arrested in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan on 19th December.

Leopard found dead in Chhattisgarh

One leopard possibly died due to poisoning was found dead in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.

Mouse deer killed in Goa

Two poachers were arrested for killing a mouse deer in Goa.

Elephant killed and tusks removed in Orissa

One elephant found dead with tusks removed in Balasore district of Orissa on 18th December.

4 leopard skins and 2 bear gall bladders seized in Uttarakhand

In two different cases Special Operation Group of Uttarakhand police seized four leopard skins and 2 bear gall bladders believed to be of Asiatic black bear in Pithoragarh. On 16th December, 3 persons were arrested with a leopard skin and on 17th December night 3 leopard skins and 2 bear gall bladders were seized and three people arrested.

3 wild tigers died during this weekend

3 wild tigers died during this weekend at three different states. Yesterday a four year old tiger found dead in an open well at Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. On Saturday a 10 year old tiger found dead at Ramnagar forest division of Uttarakhand, cause of death is said to be infighting. In an other case on Friday a tiger caught by officials with injuries on legs at Mudumali tiger reserve of Tamil Nadu had died during treatment.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Tiger-found-dead-in-open-well/articleshow/11160799.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tiger-killed-in-territorial-fight-in-Uttarakhand/articleshow/11150471.cms
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/injured-tiger-dies/934639.html

Elephant killed in train accident in Assam

A wild elephant was killed and another injured in a train accident when a herd of elephants were crossing railway line at Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat district of Assam on 18th December.

25 freshwater turtles seized in Kendrapara, Orissa

25 freshwater turtles seized and 1 arrested on 16th December at Kendrapara district of Orissa.

Asiatic lion rescued from barbed wire fence

An Asiatic lion caught in a barbed wire fence erected by a farmer in Gir was rescued by Gujarat forest department on 15th December.

Leopard poacher convicted to fiver years imprisonment

A leopard poacher Jeevan Das a resident of Samalkha, Panipat was convicted to five years imprisonment and Rupees 40,000 fine by a court in Alwar on 15th December 2011. The case was in connection with killing of a leopard in Sariska tiger Reserve, Rajasthan on 2003. He was earlier convicted in June 2011 for killing a tiger at Sariska on 2004.

Leopard skin seized in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh police seized a leopard skin and arrested a person on 15th December at Raipur district.

4 tonnes of red sanders seized in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh forest officials seized 4 tonnes of red sanders on 10th December at Chittoor district. In two other cases 33 red sanders logs were seized at Kadapa district.

Sea horses seized in Tamil Nadu

30kg dried sea horses transported in a vehicle was seized by police at Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu on 15th December.

Elephant electrocuted in Erode district, Tamil Nadu

An adult female elephant was electrocuted in a fenced farm on 15th December at Erode district of Tamil Nadu.

152kg sea cucumbers seized in Bangalore airport

Two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested on 13th December when they tried to smuggle the 152kg of sea cucumbers at Bangalore international airport, Karnataka.

Poachers fired at Punjab forest officials in Hoshiarpur

On 10th December poachers were fired at forest department patrolling team in the forests of Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Peacocks poisoned in Punjab

Many birds including seven peacocks were died due to poisoning in Ludhiana district of Punjab.

Wild boar meat seized in Kendrapara district, Orissa

Orissa forest department officials seized wild boar meat on 13th December at Kendrapara district.

Poachers killed a rhino in Kaziranga, Assam

Poachers shot dead a rhinoceros and took away its horn on 13th December at Kaziranga National Park, Assam.

Fencing trap kills leopard in Amreli district, Gujarat

A leopard was caught in a trap put around the fenced farm in Amreli district of Gujarat on 14th December.
See the images at following link
http://www2.bhaskar.com/article/GUJ-five-hours-yearn-dumb-panther-2639417.html

Over 100 leopards died in Uttarakhand in 2011

106 leopards were died this year up to 10th December in which 57 were killed by poachers in Uttarakhand.

79 dead doves seized near Sawai Man Singh sanctuary, Rajasthan

Rajasthan forest department seized 79 dead doves, pesticides and other poaching tools in raid carried out in a village near the Sawai Man Singh sanctuary, Sawai Madhopur district on 13th December.

Skins of Jungle cat, jackal seized in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh forest officials seized a jungle cat skin, 2 jackal skins and other poaching equipments from poachers near Madhav National Park, Shivpuri on 13th December.

Two peahens poisoned in Gujarat

Two peahens suspected to be poisoned were found dead along the railway track near Vishwamitri, Vadodara district of Gujarat.

Over 250 peacocks killed in one month in Rajasthan

Wildlife activists in Rajasthan says that in November alone, 250 peacocks were poached in 20 incidents of poaching in several districts including Bikaner, Nagaur, Sikar, Chittorgarh and Bundi while a survey was conducted by them.

2 tiger cubs found dead in Uttarakhand

Two tiger cubs, one male and a female with an approximate age of one and a half year were found dead with injuries around face and neck at Kilpura range of Terai East forest division, Uttarakhand on 13th December.

9 migratory birds killed in Suhelwa Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

Officials of Sahashtra Seema Bal arrested a person with 9 migratory birds killed by him at Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh on 8th December.

Poacher electrocuted at Seoni, Madhya Pradesh

Wild boar poacher electrocuted accidentally from the wire laid by him to poach the animal at Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh on 5th December.

http://peoplessamachar.co.in/index.php?/%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B6/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%86-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%A4-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0.html

Sea cucumbers seized in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest officials seized 200 kgs (not as 900kgs reported by news agencies) of sea cucumbers collected from Gulf of Mannar at Rameswaram on 12th December, 5 persons were arrested.

Ivory articles seized in Delhi

Delhi police seized one big elephant tusk, 4 pieces of tusk and 2 ivory idols in a raid on 9th December and arrested 1 person. A case under wildlife protection act had registered under FIR No. 200 at Barakhamba Road police station. 

79 pigeons killed in Rajasthan

79 pigeons were found dead at Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bundi district of Rajasthan on 8th December. Forest department had registered a case against two persons under Wildlife Protection Act.

Sea shells seized in Andaman & Nicobar islands

Andaman & Nicobar police arrested four people on 11th December and made made a big seizure of different species of Mollusc shells.

Leopard skin seized in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand forest department officials were arrested 2 people with a leopard skin on 9th December night at near Chamoli.

Sambar deer killed in road accident in Panna, Madhya Pradesh

One sambar deer was killed in road accident at Panna district of Madhya Pradesh on 8th December.

Poachers killed black buck in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh forest officials were seized poachers with meat of black buck and poaching equipments at Sehore district on 8th December. 

Leopard skin seized in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh

Police had arrested a person with a leopard skin at Surguja district of Chhattisgarh on 8th December.

Sambar killed in Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh

Bullet ridden body of a sambar deer killed by poachers was found at Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

Red sanders log seized in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh police seized 22 red sanders logs at Cuddapah district on 7th December and arrested four people.

20 tonnes of red sanders seized in Himachal Pradesh

20 tonnes of red sanders log meant to smuggle to China was seized in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh by police on 8th December, 4 persons were arrested in this connection.

Sloth bear killed in road accident at Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh

A sloth bear was killed in road accident on 6th December at Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

290 tortoises seized from a train in Bihar

Railway police seized 290 tortoises packed in sacks from a train at Katihar, Bihar on 7th December.

Owls seized in Ranchi, Jharkhand

Forest department seized owl and other birds from a bird dealer's shop in Ranchi on 5th December.

500 kg sea cucumbers seized in Tamil Nadu

Forest officials seized 500kg of sea cucumbers and arrested three people at Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu on December 6.

Migratory birds killed in Chilika, Orissa

Three poachers were arrested with bodies of 6 migratory birds at Chilika lake, Orissa on 4th December.

Snake venom and turtles seized in Delhi

Yesterday morning Delhi police seized snake venom and turtles near Uttar Pradesh border.

Tiger cub hit by vehicle in Bannerghatta Zoo

A tiger cub was badly injured a week ago when a Safari car ran over it inside the tiger safari area of the Bannerghatta Zoo, Karnataka.

Police shot dead a tiger near Kaziranga, Assam

Police shot dead a tigress yesterday morning near Kaziranga tiger reserve, Assam when the animal comes out the boundary of the reserve and attacked few villagers when curious crowd gathered around to watch the tigress. Is police followed the Wildlife Protection Act need to be investigated.

Leopard killed in road accident near Mumbai

One adult leopard killed in road accident on 1st December night at Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway near Vasai.

Major poaching racket developing around Panna

Read the story of poaching gangs operating in Panna tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh at the link provided.

Tiger trap seized in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam tiger reserve

Tiger trap normally used by professional poaching gangs of north and central India were recovered on 2nd December at Nagarjunasagar Srisailam tiger reserve of Andhra Pradesh.

Elephant hairs and leopard claws seized at Chennai airport

On 1st December customs officials at Chennai airport seized 13.50 kg of elephant hair and 7 kg of leopard claws from a consignment reached from Sudan. 2 persons were arrested

Sarus crane killed in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh forest department had registered a case against two persons for killing a sarus crane in Bahraich district on 26th November.

Rhino poacher arrested in Assam

A rhino poacher was arrested with gun and ammunition in connection with poaching of rhinos in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.

Hyena caught in poacher's trap at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

One hyena caught in a trap set by poachers on 28th November at Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. Later forest department personnel rescued the animal from trap.

Spotted deer killed in Kuno Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Two poachers were arrested with meat of spotted deer on 28th November at Kuno Sanctuary, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh

Leopard skin seized in Udupi district, Karnataka

Police seized a leopard skin on 28th November and arrested a person at Udupi district of Karnataka.

Poachers killed a rhino in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh

A mutilated carcass of a rhino without horn was found at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh on 28th November.

400 flamingos electrocuted in Gujarat

Due to high-tension wires are passing through their habitat, 400 flamingos were electrocuted in last ten days at Kutch district of Gujarat.

Lion electrocuted in Gir, Gujarat

One lion was electrocuted in a fenced farm on 27th November at Gir East Division, Gujarat. 2 farmers were arrested in this connection.

Sea shells seized in Delhi

Officials were seized protected sea shells from Delhi International Trade Fair on 26th November.

Leopard skin, bear gall bladder and narcotics seized in Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand police seized a leopard skin, one bear gall bladder and 2kg narcotic substance at Uttarkashi district on 27th November and arrested a person in this connection. 

Leopard skin seized in Dehradun district

Uttarakhand forest department arrested two people with a leopard skin on 26th November at near Vikasnagar, Dehradun.

Pregnant elephant shot dead in Nagarahole

Body of a pregnant elephant with bullet wounds was found near Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka on 26th November.

Female leopard and her two cubs killed in Jammu & Kashmir

Officials were found the bodies of a female leopard and her two cubs killed by poachers in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir on 25th November.

Leopard skin accused convicted in Pauri

CJM-Pauri had convicted an accused for imprisonment for the period he undergone in jail and Rupees 15,000 fine in a case registered by Uttarakhand forest department on November 2010. The case was in connection with the seizure of two leopard skins.

Army soldiers killed three chinkaras

Army soldiers were killed three chinkaras (Indian gazelle) in Barmer district of Rajasthan yesterday. Forest department registered case against soldiers for poaching the chinkaras.

Leopard caught in a trap set by poachers in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest officials were rescued a female leopard that caught in a trap set by poachers in Nilgiris district on 23rd November night.

300 tonnes of red sanders seized in Delhi

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials were seized 300 tonnes of red sanders from a warehouse in Delhi and arrested 3 persons on 24th November.

12 turtles seized in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand

A repeat offender in wildlife cases was arrested by police with 12 turtles on 23rd November at Gadarpur, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. Accused was earlier arrested with 24 turtles on July 2009.

Leopard killed in road accident on NH6

One male leopard was killed in road accident on 23rd November at National Highway-6, near Nagpur, Maharashtra.

7 poachers arrested with deer meat in Erode, Tamil Nadu

Special Task Force of police arrested seven people with 15kg of deer at Erode district of Tamil Nadu on 22nd November.

Elephant found dead in Goalpara, Assam

A female elephant found dead at suspected circumstances in Goalpara district of Assam on 23rd November.

Elephant was poisoned, post-mortem reveals

Post-mortem report of an elephant found dead in Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand on 10th September 2011 reveals that animal was poisoned.

Leopard poisoned in Tamil Nadu

One leopard was found dead due to suspected poisoning in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on 21st November.

Chinkara killed in Rajasthan

Rajasthan police arrested four poachers with a body of Indian gazelle (Chinkara) at Jaisalmer district on 22nd November.

Ornamental box made of elephant ivory seized

Forest intelligence unit of Kerala forest department arrested four persons and seized an ornamental box made of elephant ivory at Thrivananthapuram district on 22nd November.

One leopard skin seized in Maharashtra

Police had seized a leopard skin from a hotel on 17th November at Panchgani, Satara district of Maharashtra.

173 logs of red sanders seized in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh police seized 173 logs of red sanders and arrested 10 people at Anantapur district on 21st November.

24 tonnes of red sanders seized from recalled ships

Last week DRI officials were seized 24 tonnes of red sanders at Kochi, Kerala from two ships recalled from Dubai

560kg of deer antlers seized at Chennai Central Railway Station

32 parcels containing 560kg of deer antlers seized at Chennai central railway station by Railway Protection Force on 21st November. The parcels were addressed to a company in New Delhi.

Injured tiger died in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh

One injured tiger caught by forest officials in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh on 20th November had died during treatment on today morning.

http://www.peoplessamachar.co.in/index.php?/%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B6/%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%9D-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%82-%E0%A4%93%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9C-%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%98-%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8.html

2 leopard skins seized in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

Four people were arrested by forest department with two leopard skins on 20th November at Motinala range of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. 

Forest official shot dead in Jammu & Kashmir

A gunman fired three forest officials on duty and one of them died at hospital later at Bandipore forest division, Jammu and Kashmir on 19th November night.

20 tonnes of red sanders seized in Gujarat

On 16th November, customs officials were seized 20 tonnes of red sanders meant to smuggle to Duabi at Mundra port of Gujarat.

Poachers killed a tiger in Maharashtra

Body of a tiger, killed by poachers were found at near Tipeshwar wildlife sanctuary, Yavatmal district of Maharashtra on 20th November.

One elephant electrocuted and another poisoned in Chhattisgarh

Two elephants were found dead in Chhattisgarh on 19th November, one was electrocuted in Dharamjaigarh of Rajgarh district and another was poisoned in Sarguja district.

Two elephants electrocuted in Bandipur, Karnataka

Two elephants, mother and a calf electrocuted in a fenced farm at Maddur Range of Bandipur tiger reserve, Karnataka. 

Four arrested for electrocuting elephants in Orissa

Four people were arrested for killing two elephants by electrocuting on 18th November at Bargarh district of Orissa. Poachers were managed to remove the tusks of the male elephant.

2 arrested for tiger poaching in Chhattisgarh

Two people were arrested for killing a tigress few days back at Bhoramdeo wildlife sanctuary, Kawardha district, Chhattisgarh.

Sea cucumber seized in Anadaman & Nicobar islands

Sea cucumbers were seized from a Myanmarese poaching boat by coast guard on 17th November. However poachers were managed to escape to nearby forest areas.

Snake charmer convicted to three years imprisonment

One snake charmer who was arrested with pythons and cobras on June 2008 at Haridwar was convicted to three years imprisonment and Rs 10,000 fine by court of CJM-Haridwar on 18th November.

Four poachers arrested in Kaziranga, Assam

Four poachers were arrested by forest department on 18th morning at Kohora range of Kaziranga tiger reserve, Assam.

24 turtles seized in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

24 turtles brought from Firozabad were seized by police at old Ghaziabad railway station on 17th November morning. 1 woman was arrested.

14 turtles seized in Mumbai

Maharashtra police seized 14 turtles at Crawford Market, Mumbai on 14th November night.

Poaching bid foiled in Kaziranga

Poachers bid to kill a rhino in Kaziranga, Assam were foiled by forest department on 16th November morning.

Leopard skin seized in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh police had arrested two people with a leopard skin on 15th November at Rampur district.

12 live green pigeons seized in Maharashtra

12 live Yellow-footed Green Pigeons were seized yesterday by forest department from a local market at Kamleshwar, near Nagpur, Maharashtra

Guns-for-rhino offer to northeast rebels

Chinese arms manufacturer turns to rhino farming, asks rebel groups in India to procure body parts of rhinoceros.

Rhino found dead in Kaziranga, Assam

One rhino was found dead in Kohora Range of Kaziranga tiger reserve, Assam on 15th November. The horn of the animal was found intact.

Tiger found dead in Bhoramdeo Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh

One tiger was found dead at Bhoramdeo wildlife sanctuary, Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh on 15th November. It's suspected that poachers had killed the tiger.

Rhino poacher arrested in Assam

Assam police had arrested a rhino poacher on 10th November at Morigaon district.

Wild boar meat seized in Rajasthan

Forest department of Rajasthan seized body parts and meat of 2 wild boars at Pali district from the people belongs to Maharashtra whom were camping there. Case was compound for Rs 50,000.

Tortoises smuggling detected in Uttar Pradesh

32 tortoises en route to West Bengal were seized by Uttar Pradesh police at Ghazipur on 11th November, 2 arrested.

Migratory birds killed in Orissa

Two poachers were arrested with 24 migratory birds killed by them in Chilika wildlife sanctuary, Orissa on 10th November.

Leopard skin and antlers seized in Orissa

Six poachers were arrested by forest department with a leopard skin and 10 pieces of deer antlers in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa on 11th November.

Leopard killed in Himachal Pradesh

A leopard was found dead in trap set by poachers in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh on 10th November.

Nilgai poached in Chandrapur, Maharashtra

A Nilgai (blue bull) was killed in Warora Range of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra on 9th November morning. Forest department arrested two persons with 7kg meat of Nilgai.

Forest Department staff, wife shot dead

Suspected timber smugglers were shot dead a forest department staff and his wife on 10th November at Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu.

Rhinoceros killed by poachers in Assam

Poachers shot dead a rhino and removed its horn on 8th November night at Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.

Tiger poacher convicted to five years imprisonment

In a tiger poaching case registered at Sariska tiger reserve, Rajasthan on 2005, a poacher  had convicted for 5 years imprisonment and Rupees 40,000 fine by a court in Alwar on 5th November.

False case filed against poaching witness?

In Jodhpur district, Rajasthan local people were protested against police for registering a case against three people whom were witness of the poaching incident.

Tiger poacher arrested in Sariska

A poacher who had killed two tigers in Sariska tiger reserve, Rajasthan on 2004 and was since absconding has arrested on 9th November.

Traps and poaching tools seized near Ranthambore

Foot trap used for catching Asian big cats and other poaching equipments were seized from Chambal area, near Ranthambore tiger reserve, Rajasthan on 8th November by forest department. 2 people were arrested and a case registered.

Nilgai poached near Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Poachers killed a Nilgai (blue bull) near Ranthambore tiger reserve, Rajasthan on 8th November night. A case has registered against two people.

One leopard skin seized in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Local police seized one leopard skin and arrested two persons on 10th November at Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

One leopard skin seized in Dehradun district

Police had seized a leopard skin and arrested four people in Dehradun district on 10th November.

Ivory idol seized in Delhi

Delhi police seized an idol made of elephant ivory on 6th November at East Delhi and 1 person was arrested in this connection. A case under Wildlife Protection Act has registered at Nand Nagari police station.

Red sand boa seized in Karnataka

Police had seized a red sand boa and arrested a person at Udupi district of Karnataka on 5th November.

Three red sand boas seized in Delhi

Delhi police seized three red sand boas and arrested three people on 9th November.

Elephant poisoned in Kerala

One makhna elephant found dead due to poisoning on 6th November at Idukki district of Kerala.

Tigress electrocuted in Maharashtra

Four year old tigress electrocuted accidentally from an electric motor pump meant for irrigating the farm at Brahmapuri forest division, Chandrapur district of Maharashtra on 3rd November.

Three elephants poisoned, kingpin nabbed in Orissa

Poachers were poisoned three elephants including a tusker, female elephant and a calf at Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Orissa on 4th November night. 4 poachers whom were managed to removed the tusks were later arrested by forest dept.

Poachers trapped in leopard in Panna

A leopard was caught in a trap set by poachers near Panna tiger reserve, animal was later tranquilized and rescued by forest department. 

Poachers were arrested with arms in Goa

Two poachers were arrested with arms when they try to enter the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary in Goa on 6th November.

More on red sander smuggling in Andhra Pradesh

Police were forced to fire in the air near Tirupati when around 80 red sander woodcutters were attacked the forest department patrolling party on 6th November night.

One deer killed in Haryana

5 poachers were arrested for killing a deer in Yamunanagar district of Haryana on 3rd November. Accused were resisted their arrest and fired at the raiding party of forest department.

11 arrested for killing wild boar

On the basis of an information provided by an NGO, Maharashtra forest department arrested 11 people for poaching a wild boar at Chandrapur district on 2nd November night.

Leopard skin seized in Chhattisgarh

Crime branch of Chhattisgarh police arrested three persons with a leopard skin on 1st November at Mahasamund district.

Red sanders racket: kingpins based in Dubai

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence identified the kingpins of recent red sanders seizure in Kochi as Indian citizens currently stationed in Dubai. The directorate has learned that the red sanders smuggling racket has got a cast international network with operations in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Dubai, Hong Kong and China.

Leopard skin seized in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh police arrested two persons with a leopard skin in Lucknow on 31st October. 

Sloth bear killed by poachers in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh

Dead body of a sloth bear killed by poachers with gall bladder removed was found at Seoni South Territorial division of Madhya Pradesh on 30th October.

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Leopard killed in road accident

One leopard killed in road accident on 31st October at Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.

Bird poachers fined in Erode, Tamil Nadu

Two poachers fined for Rs 6,000 in Erode district on 31st October for killing two birds listed under Schedule IV of Wildlife Protection Act.

Another tusker found dead in Angul

Elephant deaths in Orissa continuing........one more found dead in Angul.

One more elephant electrocuted in Orissa

One tusker electrocuted at Angul district, Orissa yesterday after it came in contact with a live wire laid by some people near Para village under Durgapur range of Angul forest division. 

Red sanders seized at Kochi, Kerala

DRI officials were seized Red sanders amounting to Rs. 1.37 crores at Vallarpadam Container Terminal, Kochi, Kerala on 27th October. Two persons were arrested in this connection. Red sanders is listed in Appendix II of CITES and it's export is regulated by export-import policy of India. See the latest order of Ministry of Environment and Forests on Red sanders at this link http://moef.nic.in/downloads/public-information/Letter_Red_Sanders_Disposal.pdf

31 sharks seized by Indian Coast Guard

31 spinner sharks protected under Wildlife Protection Act were seized and four fishermen were arrested by Coast Guard on 23rd October off Tamil Nadu coast.

Ivory seized in Tamil Nadu

Two huge elephant tusks (see the image at the link provided) seized by forest department at Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on 25th October. One person was arrested and several were questioned in this connection.

9 foxes and 2 wild boars killed by poachers

Poachers were killed nine foxes and two wild boars at near Kadur, Chickmagalur district of Karnataka on 22nd October. 5 persons were arrested and they were used crude explosives to kill the animals.

Rhino horn seized in Assam

Police had claimed that one rhino horn had seized at Morigaon district of Assam on 16th October and two persons were arrested.  It is not yet clear that the seized horn is real or fake.

Leopard skin seized in Andhra Pradesh

Hindu newspaper had reported a seizure of a tiger skin at Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on 17th October.   In reality a leopard skin had seized not a tiger skin as reported by newspaper.  

10 poachers were arrested in Madhya Pradesh

After five years of a leopard poaching, ten persons were arrested in this connection at Seoni, Madhya Pradesh on 22nd October. Few leopard claws and bones were recovered from them.

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144kg pangolin scales seized in Assam

Customs officials were arrested two persons with 144 kg of pangolin scales and Myanmarese currencies at Silchar, Cachar district of Assam on the night of 21st October. Its believed that accused were planning to smuggle the goods to Myanmar via the border of Mizoram.

Two held with rare turtles

Two turtles seized and two persons were arrested by police in Haridwar, Uttarakhand on 20th October.

Two arrested with leopard skin in Chhattisgarh

Police were arrested two persons with a leopard skin at Surguja district of Chhattisgarh on 19th October.

Leopard poisoned in Nashik district

A leopard was found with white froth oozing out from mouth at Nashik district of Maharashtra on 18th October. It's a case of suspected poisoning.

Elephant calf electrocuted in West Bengal

Five year old elephant electrocuted in West Midnapore district on 18th October when in touch with a live wire laid by a farmer.

Elephant killed in Chamrajnagar district

One elephant was found dead near the farm at under Gundlupet police station area of Chamrajnagar district, Karnataka on 18th October. It's not yet clear animal was poisoned or electrocuted. A case under wildlife protection act has registered.

Seven poachers arrested for tiger killing in Uttarakhand

Forest department arrested seven poachers whom were killed a tiger for skin and bones on 14th October at Sharda Range of Haldwani forest division. Tiger bones which couldn't find earlier were also recovered. The arrested includes two members of notorious tiger poaching  gang based in Haryana and their local supporters.

Poachers killed a Rhinoceros in Assam

Poachers killed a rhino at Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, Assam on 13th October evening and took away the horn. Post-mortem couldn't reveal how the animal was killed, there were no bullet injuries on the body.

10 people died after consuming wild boar meat

Ten people were died and number of people were hospitalized due to trichinosis after consuming wild boar meat on last week at Pauri district of Uttarakhand.

Two elephants electrocuted in a fenced farm

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Two elephants were electrocuted in a fenced farm at Amarambalam, Nilambur South forest division of Kerala on 15th October. It is suspected that farm owners were passed the high voltage electricity through solar fence that caused the death of the elephants.

Controversy on bison death

A bison was found dead on the road side of NH-4 at Molem, Goa on 15th October. Forest department says animal might have killed in road accident but wildlife activists version is that animal may have shot dead by poachers.

Poachers killed a tiger in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand forest department patrolling team found a fresh tiger skin, meat and poaching tools on 14th October at forests of Sharda Range. It's believed that poachers were run away after seeing the patrolling team. Tiger bones were not yet recovered.

Elephant tusks seized in Chamrajnagar district

6 persons were arrested with two elephant tusks on 9th October at Kollegal forest division of Chamrajnagar district, Karnataka.

Leopard skin seized in Kolkata

One leopard skin was seized by West Bengal forest department from a shop in Kolkata on 10th October.

Four arrested with pangolin

One live pangolin was seized by police when transporting in a vehicle at Dakshin Kannada district on 7th October. 4 persons were arrested.

Dancers arrested with pythons, cobras and rat snakes

Three dancers were arrested during their performance in Bangalore with pythons, cobras and rat snakes.

Truck knocks down elephant in Bandipur

A speeding truck on its way from Kerala to Gundlupet in Chamarajnagar ran over a three-month-old calf at Moolehole in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka on 5th October evening.


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Three wild boars electrocuted by poachers

Three wild boars were electrocuted by poachers for bush meat on 28th September at Nagbhid tehsil of Chandrapur district. Forest department arrested three persons for poaching of wild boars.

Assam Rifles seized pangolin scales

Assam Rifles seized 21kg of pangolin scales and other drugs at Chandel district of Manipur on 4th October. One local person was arrested in this connection. 

Leopard dies in wire trap at Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

On 2nd October a leopard was found dead in a wire trap set by poachers at Nilgiris north Division, Tamil Nadu.

3 leopard skins, bear gall bladder and Musk pod seized

On 29th September 2011 in two different cases Uttarakhand police seized 3 leopard skins, 1 gall bladder of Himalayan black bear, 1 musk pod, Himalayan herbs and Indian currencies. 3 persons were arrested from Dehradun and Uttar Kashi district.

4 shahtoosh shawls seized at Delhi International Airport

Four shahtoosh shawls made on wool of Tibetan antelope were seized at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi on 28th September 2011. A resident of Srinagar was arrested when he arrived from Kazakhstan.

Sloth bear shot dead by police in Chhattisgarh

Police shot dead a sloth bear when it attacked the villagers and killed a person at Koriya forest division, Chhattisgarh on 1st October.

Leopard poisoned in Betul, Madhya Pradesh

A leopard was poisoned and it's body found in a well at Bakud village of Betul district Madhya Pradesh on 1st October. 2 persons were arrested in this connection.

Live black buck seized in Delhi

A live black buck brought from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh seized in Delhi on 3rd October by Delhi police. 4 persons were arrested.

Birds seized in Haridwar and Saharanpur

40 birds mainly munias were seized in Haridwar by forest department on 3rd October with the assistance of NGOs. As a follow-up of this case a raid was conducted at Saharanpur and one person was arrested with parakeets.

Leopard poached in Chhattisgarh

Leopard was found dead with its four paws, canines and whiskers removed by poachers in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district on 26th September. This animal was electrocuted by poachers.

Leopard skin seized in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest department personnel arrested five people with a leopard skin at Erode district on 27th September.

Two poaching cases cracked in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve

Two recent poaching cases reported from Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka in which poachers were fired to forest guards had solved and three people were arrested in this connection so far.

Elephant electrocuted in Karnataka

An illegal electric fence put around the agricultural farm costs the life of a female elephant in Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka on 22nd September. Farm owner has been arrested in this connection.

Tortoises seized in Burdwan, West Bengal

102 tortoises carried from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal was seized from an express train at Burdwan on 19th September by Government Railway Police. 3 people were arrested in this connection.

Tigress stoned to death in Chhattisgarh

5,000 villagers gathered around and stoned to death a tigress in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district on 24th September. This tigress was captured from Chandrapur district and relocated to Navegaon National Park at Gondia district of Maharashtra on 12th June. 

Elephant poacher arrested in Kerala

An elephant poacher who was absconding since 2008 in connection with the killing of an elephant in Idukki district was arrested from Ernakulam by Kerala police.

Leopard skin seized in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Forest depart with the assistance of NGOs seized one leopard skin arrested three persons in Rishikesh, Dehradun district of Uttarakhand on 20th September 2011. 

Sand boa seized in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh

Police seized a sand boa snake and arrested a person at Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Nilgai poacher arrested in Chandrapur

A poacher who was absconded in connection with poaching of Nilgai on June 2011 in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra was arrested on 19th September.

Forest Guard Shot Dead by Maoists in Orissa

Suspected Left-wing extremists gunned down a 29-year-old forest guard at Bheden in Bargarh district of Orissa on 18th September night.

Two fawns seized from retired forest officer's house

Two fawns were seized from the residence of a retired forest officer at Gondia district, Maharashtra.

Poachers shot a forest guard in Nagarhole tiger reserve

Poachers armed with rifles and double-barrel guns were confronted with forest guards at Nagarhole National Park. One forest guard who received pellet injuries was admitted to hospital. Before attacking forest guards poachers were managed to killed a deer. 

Why govt fears CBI probe into disappearance of tigers from Panna

A confidential report by the field director of the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) indicates big cats in the sanctuary were wiped out because of a nexus between poachers and the forest staff. Open the link for News report.

Mollusc shell seized in Chennai

Three different types of sea shells were seized and two persons were arrested by Tamil Nadu forest department at Chennai on 18th September 2011.

Villagers killed a crocodile in Uttar Pradesh

Villagers of Khudaganj, Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh killed a crocodile on 17th September 2011. Crocodile was not attacked any humans but villagers might be killed due to anticipatory fear.

Three deer skins seized in Bangalore

Forest Mobile Squad of Karnataka forest department arrested a person in Bangalore with three deer skins in which two of them were fresh. 

List of Wildilfe Crime Absconders

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) had published a list of absconders in each state in connection with wildlife crime cases registered. Open the link.

Langur shot dead by Forest Department

On 9th September, Himachal Pradesh forest department shot dead a langur as it regularly attack humans in Shimla.

25 shahtoosh shawls seized at Delhi airport

An Indian citizen returned from US was detained with 25 shahtoosh shawls (made of under fleece of Tibetan antelope), 89 pashmina shawls and 55 stoles. A case under customs act was registered against the accused. He may tried also under Wildlife Protection Act. It's a rare case in the sense of normally shawls are illegally exporting from the country but in this case it's illegally imported into the country.

Carved ivory seized in Kochi (Cochin)

One piece of carved ivory seized and one person from Fort Kochi was arrested by Kerala Police on 13th September 2011.

15 black-headed munias seized in Chennai

15 black-headed munias were seized and one person was arrested in Chennai on 14th September 2011.

400 rose ringed parakeets seized in Delhi

400 rose ringed parakeets brought from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh were seized in Delhi three days back. Out of which 100 birds were found dead when taken out of the cages.

Antlers seized in Pauri district, Uttarakhand

10 antler pieces of Spotted deer and Sambar were seized and one arrested at Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district on 9th September 2011.

Slender Loris seized in Goa

Two slender lorises were seized by police in Goa when smugglers were attempted to taken these animals to Karnataka. Animals were illegally captured from Cotigao wildlife sanctuary.

Shahtoosh wool seized in Himachal Pradesh

Raw shahtoosh wool packed with Pashmina wool were seized in Kinnaur district near China border by Himachal Pradesh police on three days back. Shahtoosh wool comes from the Tibetan antelope's down hair and poachers are killing these animals in Tibet to collect the hair.

Three arrested for trying to smuggle tortoises

Railway police seized 30 tortoises and arrested three persons at Jaunpur railway station, Uttar Pradesh.

30 monkeys poisoned and dumped

30 monkeys were poisoned and dumped in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, forest department initiated an enquiry.

21 persons arrested for poaching black-naped hares

Tamil Nadu forest department rescued 26 live hares and arrested 21 persons from three different districts. Unfortunately only 10 were survived the rest were died due to stress and shock.

Eight arrested for killing deer

Two persons were arrested for killing a deer and six persons were arrested for purchasing it's meat at Gondia district of Maharashtra on 4th September.

Poachers shot dead a police man

Poachers from Rajasthan shot dead a police man and critically injured a station officer in neighboring Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh on 1st September night. The area was very close to National Chambal Wildlife sanctuary. 

Poaching kingpin arrested in Bhitarkanika National Park

Orissa forest department arrested a poacher with 40kg deer meat, antlers and poaching equipments at Bhitarkanika National Park.

Live snake smuggling in Orissa

Three cases of live snake smuggling were detected in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa in August 2011. It's believed that an organised racket is behind these smuggling.

Rhinoceros poached in Kaziranga

Poachers killed a female rhino and removed it's horn on 29th August night at Kaziranga National Park, Assam. 

Timber smugglers beats up forest guards

Two forest guards of Gondia district, Maharashtra were beaten up by timber smuggles whey they resisted the smuggling of teakwood on 25th August 2011.

Leopard skin seized at Uttar Kashi

Police had arrested a person and seized a leopard skin at Uttar Kashi district of Uttarakhand on 27th August 2011.

Poaching rampant at Chamrajnagar district

News report says that poaching of deer and bison for bush meat consumption are high at Kollegal and Hanur areas of Chamrajnagar district, Karnataka. Poachers are taking order by phone and offering home delivery of the goods.

Leopard caught in trap set by poachers in Karnataka

A leopard was caught in a trap set by poachers in Mysore district of Karnataka on 26th August 2011. Later animal was rescued and rehabilitated in Bandipur National Park.

Forest guards shot dead a timber smuggler in Uttar Pradesh

Forest guards shot dead a timber smuggler on 28th August 2011 at Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh when the smugglers fired against them.

Tribals held for hunting rabbits

Tamil Nadu Forest department arrested 3 tribals when they try to sell the wild caught rabbits to hotels in the town of Namakkal.

Villagers killed a leopard in Assam

Villagers killed a leopard in Tinsukia district of Assam when animal attacked few people on 25th August 2011.

Leopard skin seized in Jaipur

Rajasthan police arrested two persons with a leopard skin on 25th August 2011 in Jaipur.

Tiger bones recovered in Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve

70 pieces of tiger bones were recovered by forest department at Moharli range of Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, Maharashtra. It is not yet clear that animal was poached or died due to natural causes. 

Villagers killed a leopard in Jammu & Kashmir

Villagers of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir killed a leopard when animal attacked few of them.

Pangolin scales seized near Myanmar border

65kg of pangolin scales seized by Assam Rifles and arrested three person at Moreh, Chandel district of Manipur, a town bordering Myanmar. Several smuggling cases of pangolin scales were detected in the past few years by Assam Rifles.

170 turtles seized in Haridwar

On 17th August 2011, Haridwar forest department seized 170 turtles including Indian tent turtles at Jwalapur railway station and arrested 3 people. Accused were brought these turtles from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

Poachers killed a leopard in Lansdowne Forest Division

A male leopard was found dead with injuries caused by poachers at Laldhang Range of Lansdowne forest division in Uttarakhand.

Tiger claws seized in Mangalore

Police seized tiger claws, teeth, whiskers and arrested a person in Mangalore, Karnataka. Not yet confirmed that seized items are genuine.

Three leopard skins seized in Chamoli district

Police seized three leopard skins and arrested a person at Joshimath, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

Tortoises seized in Chennai

A person from Andhra Pradesh arrested in Chennai with two bags full of tortoises. A case was registered and later compounded by forest department.

Leopard skin seized in Bastar district

Chhattisgarh police seized a leopard skin and arrested a person at Kondagaon, accused was poisoned the leopard recently.

36 tortoises seized in Kanpur

36 Ganges soft-shelled turtles categorised as Schedule-I under Wildlife Protection Act were seized in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh by police. 1 person was arrested in this connection.

Leopard skin seized in Rishikesh

Forest department of Uttarakhand seized a leopard skin and arrested two persons on 9th August 2011 at Rishikesh, Dehradun district.

Timber smugglers killed a police officer in Jammu & Kashmir

A Special Police Officer (SPO), who was seriously injured after a group of timber smugglers attacked a police party in Rafiabad area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday, died at Srinagar.

Leopard skin seized near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Skin of a leopard killed near Mudumali Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu was seized at Gudalur by forest department and arrested five persons on 4th August 2011.

Two arrested with leopard skin in Uttarakhand

In a joint operation of police and forest department, two persons were arrested with a leopard skin at Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand.

Leopard skin seized near Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Karnataka police seized a leopard skin and arrested a person near Bandipur tiger reserve.

Three tiger skin traders convicted in Karnataka

Three tiger skin traders arrested in Bangalore on 17th August 2008 were convicted to three years imprisonment by ACMM court.

Tiger poachers were convicted to five years imprisonment

A court in Alwar, Rajasthan had sentenced five tiger poachers of Sariska to five years imprisonment and Rupees 40,000 fine on 2nd August 2011. Case was registered by forest department in June 2005 after came to know that all tigers in the reserve were killed by poachers.

One leopard skin seized in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh police arrested four persons with a leopard skin, animal might have killed in the forests of Kanker district.

Two leopard skins seized in New Delhi

Delhi police arrested two persons with two leopard skins on 31st July 2011. 

Deer skins, elephant ivory seized in Pune

Maharashtra police arrested a person and seized deer skins, horns and an elephant tusk from Pune. Accused were brought these goods from south India.

Wild boar meat seized from a Goa restaurant

31kg of wild boar meat and 3kg of mouse-deer meat seized from a Goa restaurant by wildlife officials. 

Villages stoned to death a leopard in Madhya Pradesh

Leopard which was fallen into well after chasing by villagers were stoned to death by them at Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh.

Sarus cranes poisoned to death in Maharashtra

A pair of sarus cranes were found dead at near Navegaon National Park, Gondia district of Maharashtra. Suspected that birds were poisoned.

Villagers killed a leopard in Jaipur

Villagers of Jamdoli in Jaipur district of Rajasthan were beaten to death a one and a half year old leopard.

Poacher held for killing elephant, tusks recovered in Tamil Nadu

An elephant poacher was arrested with a pair of tusks in Erode district of Tamil Nadu on 31st July 2011. Accused had killed an elephant on 4th February 2011 and removed its tusks.

Two forest dept employees caught accepting bribe

Leopard-Human conflict is one of the main reason for large number of leopard deaths in India. Timely and adequate compensation to villagers can reduce the deaths, if forest dept. employees asks bribe from villagers what will happen?

Poachers killed a leopard in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Post-mortem report of a leopard found dead in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary a part of Dudhwa tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh on 27th July shows that animal was killed by poachers.

Deer meat seized in Nagpur

A school teacher was arrested with 4.5kg of deer meat and a case was registered by Maharashtra forest department at Nagpur district.

Star tortoise trade going unchecked in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Star tortoise trade had increased in the city of Indore due to people's aspiration of keeping the animal as pet.

Cat snake found in courier parcel

Courier personnel in Chennai found a cat snake during the scanning of a parcel addressed to Slovakia. Later wildlife personnel rescued the snake and a case under wildlife protection act has registered.

Two suspected leopard poachers arrested

Two poachers who were managed to abscond during the the seizure of two leopard skins by forest department on 19th July at Mussosrie forest division arrested.

Leopard trapped by poachers died in Nagarhole, Karnataka

A female leopard caught in a trap set by poachers and died due to exhaustion.

Man arrested for possessing ivory in Corbett Tiger Reserve

One person was arrested with ivory at Kalagarh Range of Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand.

Two arrested for killing tusker in Erode district

Tamil Nadu forest department arrested two persons with a pair of elephant tusks. Animal had poached by them on two months back in Sathyamangalam forest division.

2 fishermen arrested for killing flamingos in Maharashtra

Two fishermen were arrested in connection with poaching of flamingos and seized a rifle and 75 live cartridges in Mumbai.

Three leopard skins seized in Bageshwar

Three leopard skins seized and three persons were arrested by Uttarakhand forest department at Bageshwar. One of the accused is a repeat offender, he was arrested with leopard skins earlier this year and was out on bail.

Leopard trapped by poachers died in Hoshiarpur

This is the third such case in Hoshiarpur, Punjab in the last seven months.

Poacher accidentally shot dead by accomplice

This incident was reported from Salem district of Tamil Nadu on 15th July 2011.

Forest Officer killed in Jammu & Kashmir (June 2011)

Wood smugglers killed a forest officer in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir on 21 June 2011.

Body parts of birds and animals seized in Indore

Madhya Pradesh forest department raided a place in Indore used for black magic purposes and seized body parts of birds and animals.

Goa minister defends frog-poaching

Politicians should be more responsible, they shouldn't encourage frog poachers. Currently Fresh Water Frogs (Rana spp.) are protected under Schedule-IV of Wildlife Protection Act.

Leopard skin seized at Chhattisgarh

Crime branch of Chhattisgarh police seized a leopard skin and arrested three people at Surguja district.

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Nilgai poachers get 1 year in jail

Two persons whom were arrested with Nilgai (Blue bull) meat on 2009 at Patan district, Gujarat were convicted to one year rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 2,500 fine by a court. 

Is the tiger skins seized by Haryana Police are Fake?

At Panipat, police announced the seizure of five tiger skins and arrest of five persons on 19th July. If we can believe the visuals found at youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b635p3bEVbM) on this seizure, the skins are look like fake. 

Two leopard skins seized in Mussoorie, Dehradun

Uttarakhand forest department seized two leopard skins from Mussoorie yesterday. After a fight with raiding party accused were managed to abscond.

Nine arrested for killing Chinkara in Madhya Pradesh

A Chinkara was killed in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh on 18th July, during investigation forest department recovered 35kg of meat and arrested nine persons.

Snake smuggling racket busted

Two live pythons were seized by forest department of Orissa at Kandhamal district. Earlier on first week of July also one python was rescued from smugglers.

Two leopard skins seized in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand police arrested a person and recovered two leopard skins from him. A case with FIR No. 62/11 under Wildlife Protection Act has registered against accused.

2.5kg pangolin scales seized at Chandel district, Manipur

On 16th July three persons were arrested by Assam Rifles with 2.5kg pangolin scales when on their way to Moreh, a border town with Myanmar.

2kg Pangolin scales seized in Manipur on 9th July

Two person were arrested by Assam Rifles on 9th July with 2kg pangolin scales at Chandel district.

Wildlife Trader convicted to one year imprisonment

Wildlife Trader who was arrested in 1995 with skins of leopard cat, jungle cat, jackal, civet cat, mongoose and otter was convicted by a Delhi court to one year imprisonment and Rupees 5,000 fine on 18th July 2011 after sixteen years of his arrest.

Tusks recovered in Jharkhand

On 13th July an elephant found dead with tusk removed by poachers at West Singhbhum district, during investigation forest dept. recovered both tusks and arrested one person.

Body parts of wild animals seized

Body parts of several animals including bones of leopard, skin piece of bear, one bottle of fat, gun etc. were seized at Dindori district by forest department on 15th July.

2 leopard skins and bones seized at Jabalpur

Madhya Pradesh police were arrested three persons with gun, two leopard skins and bones at Jabalpur.

Villagers killed a leopard in Madhya Pradesh

Villagers killed a leopard after it attacked few people at Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.

Leopard bones seized in Dehradun

With the assistance of Wildlife Protection Society of India, Uttarakhand forest dept. seized leopard bones and claws at Dehradun district.

Poachers are targeting leopards in Rajasthan

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Dr N C Jain written an article in Rajasthan Patrika that poachers are targeting leopards in forests of Mewar region (Udaipur and nearby districts).

Elephant poisoned for tusks in Jharkhand

Poachers were killed a tusker and removed it's tusks at West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

70 birds seized

On 9th July Jharkhand forest department raided a school at Ranchi and seized different kinds of birds, Indian and exotic. The seized birds includes munias, parakeets, pheasants, mynas and peacocks.

Red sanders smugglers kill forest officer

Sad incident. Big salute to the brave officer.

13 peacocks killed in Uttar Pradesh

Thirteen peacocks were poisoned by villagers in an Uttar Pradesh district during 1st week of July.

Two poachers arrested for killing a tusker

Two poachers were arrested on 8th July for killing a tusker at Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

6,000 rare red eared turtles seized at Kochi Airport

6,000 red-eared slider seized from a passenger who comes from Singapore.

4 turtles found in train saved

The Railway Protection Force found four turtles in an abandoned bag of Grand Trunk Express that had arrived from Delhi to Chennai on 9th July 2011.

Leopard skin seized in Chandrapur, Maharashtra

Efforts of local crime branch unit of Maharashtra police in Chandrapur is commendable. In last few years they were detected several illegal wildlife trafficking cases and successful in apprehending the accused.

Man caught with leopard skin let off after 15 years of trial

A person who was convicted by trial court early this year  (15 years after case instituted) was acquitted by Sessions court on the appeal of accused.

Captive elephant taken into custody

Live elephant capture was prohibited long years back in India. And it's a known fact that elephants are very rarely bred in captivity. It need to be investigated how an eight year old elephant reached Bihar and brought to Kerala. Smelling an organized racket behind this!!!

Snow Leopard poisoned in Western Himalayas

Snow leopard classified as endangered by IUCN was poisoned by a shepherd in Uttarakhand. Result of a human-animal conflict.

Panna tiger deaths investigations

Like in Sariska tiger reserve poachers were wiped out the tigers in Panna tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh during 2004-08 period. Several cases were registered and poachers were apprehended in Sariska, unfortunately authorities are still discussing whom should be booked in Panna.

One leopard skin seized in Uttarakhand

1 person was arrested by forest department and three detained for interrogation in connection with the seizure of a leopard skin at Dehradun district of Uttarakhand.

Smuggled Indian species flood Bangkok pet market

The seizures reported in the article had reported in the period of May-June 2011.

Leopard caught in trap set by poachers

Leopard caught in iron jaw trap set by poachers at Udaipur on 2nd July 2011. Animal was lucky, tranquilized and rescued by Forest dept. Later forest dept. arrested 2 persons with traps and body parts of animals during combing operations. This type of trap usually used by professional poachers. Beware Udaipur! professional poachers are on prowl. 

Four nabbed with leopard skin in Shivpuri

Four persons were arrested with a leopard skin in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.

3 Star Tortoises seized in Uttarakhand

Two persons were arrested with three star tortoises at Dehradun by forest dept.

Leopard skin seized near Kanha tiger reserve

One leopard skin had seized by Madhya Pradesh forest dept. near world famous Kanha tiger reserve. Animal was electrocuted by poachers. 

4 elephants suspected to be killed by poachers

Poachers are on loose in Tamil Nadu side of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. In a short span of time four elephants were suspected to be killed by poachers.

Assam Rifles seized Pangolin scales

Last week two cases of smuggling of pangolin scaled were detected in Manipur. The frequent seizure of the wildlife products in Manipur indicates that the Indo-Myanmar route in Manipur appears to have become one of the main transit points for smugglers to transport wildlife products to china and other South Asian countries.

Man acquitted in cobra skins' seizure case

Seizure of 1,428 cobra skins is not a petty crime, it may be the part of the organized crime mafia. Disappointed that prosecution failed in this case

Assistant Sub-Inspector of police suspended in connection with poaching

An assistant sub-inspector of police who was involved in connection with poaching of a sambar was suspended by SP of Wayanad district, Kerala on 29th June 2011. It is sad to learn about such irresponsible behaviour from a policeman. 

Poaching of turtles in Pondicherry

A study undertaken by the students of the Ecology Department at the Pondicherry University revealed that all but one of the nests, where Olive Ridley turtles laid their eggs during the January-March season on the coast between Chinna Kalapet and Thengaithittu, were poached and destroyed.

Killing of turtles in Goa

Killing of turtles for meat consumption

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau need volunteers

Enrolment of Friends of the Wild for Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Ministry of Environment & Forests for the year 2011-2013

         With a view to encourage the participation of wildlife enthusiasts in the country, WCCB intends to enlist volunteers to assist in natural surveillance, capacity building, awareness etc.

        All willing persons above the age of 21 may visit website www.wccb.gov.in for further details.       Applications may be sent via email: volunteers.wccb@gmail.com or by post latest by 15^th Aug, 2011.

Smuggling of musk deer organs being done on Indo-Nepal border

Smuggling of illegal wildlife goods on Indo-Nepal border is still continuing even after the endless meetings of officials of two countries.