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.