Five elephants killed in train accident in Orissa

Chennai-bound Coromondal Superfast Express hit five elephants in Ganjam district of Orissa on 29 December 2012 night.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Five-elephants-crushed-under-speeding-train-in-Odisha/articleshow/17825032.cms

Mutilated body of a leopard found in Gujarat

A female leopard was found dead with its eyes and limbs removed in Tapi district of Gujarat on 28 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-30/flora-fauna/36063178_1_female-leopard-leopard-carcass-wild-cat

Leopard skin seized in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh forest officials seized a leopard skin and arrested five people in Bilaspur district on 30 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/CHH-c-2-145246-NOR.html

Forest department shot dead a leopard in Himachal Pradesh

Hunters authorised by forest department shot dead a leopard in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on 27 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/bilaspur-hp-9985814.html

Leopard skin seized in Dehradun

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with a leopard skin in Dehradun on 26 December 2012.
http://inextlive.jagran.com/Two-arrested-with-leopard-skin---201212260036

Poachers killed a tiger near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Poachers electrocuted a male tiger at Katni forest division, adjoining to Bandhavgarh tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh on 26 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Another-tiger-poached-near-Bandhavgarh-Park/articleshow/17775895.cms

Slender Loris and Jackal skin seized in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest officials seized a live slender loris and a jackal skin at Salem district on 22 December 2012 and arrested three persons.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/three-held-for-possessing-loris-jackal-skin/article4230965.ece

Leopard skin seized in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with a leopard skin in Chamoli district on 25 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/chamoli-9976867.html

Rhino horn seized in Assam

Assam police arrested two persons and seized a rhino horn (genuinity not known) in Nagaon district on 25 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-arrestedrhino-horn/99854/

Leopard killed in road accident in Madhya Pradesh

A leopard cub was killed in road accident on 24 December 2012 in Satpura Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Speeding-SUV-kills-leopard-cub-in-Satpura/articleshow/17761093.cms

Great Indian Bustard shot dead in Rajasthan

A critically endangered bird species 'Great indian Bustard' was shot dead by poachers in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan on 20 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Great-Indian-Bustard-killed-in-Jaisalmer-forest-dept-files-FIR/articleshow/17738242.cms

Parakeets seized in Coimbatore

39 parakeets were rescued and a case was registered against a person in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 22 December 2012.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/parakeets-rescued/article4231596.ece

Villagers killed a leopard in West Bengal

Villagers killed a leopard in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on 22 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-23/kolkata/35982419_1_villagers-big-cat-foresters

Black buck killed in Haryana

Two poachers were arrested with skin and meat of black buck in Hisar district of Haryana on 21 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/haryana/hisar-9965966.html

Elephant killed and tusks removed in Karnataka

Karnataka forest officials arrested six persons for killing an elephant and later recovered tusks from them in Chamrajnagar district on 20 December 2012.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/299866/6-held-killing-elephant.html

Turtles seized in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh police arrested a person with turtles packed in 15 bags at Kushinagar district on 20 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3233721_Man-arrested-with-tortoises-worth-around-Rs-50-lakh

11 peacocks killed and four arrested in Tamil Nadu

Four poachers including a retired ACP were caught red-handed for killing peacocks in Trichy, Tamil Nadu and sent to judicial custory.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Ex-cop-military-man-held-for-poaching-peafowls/articleshow/17700890.cms

Leopard and civet cat killed in road accident

A leopard was killed in road accident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 19 December 2012. In an another case of road accident a civet cat was killed in Mandaal range of Corbett Tiger Reserve.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/299571/leopard-dies-being-hit-motorcycle.html

Captive elephant owner convicted in Delhi

In a case registered in 2007, a Delhi court had recently convicted a person for illegally keeping a female elephant calf without any ownership certificate or transit permit. The court held that the accused acquired the alleged elephant in contravention of provisions of sections 40(2)/42/48A & 49 of the Wildlife Protection Act.

Fisherman arrested for fishing in marine protected area

Orissa forest officials arrested 17 fishermen for illegally fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary on 15 December 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/116494-3-trawlers-seized-17-held-for-illegal-fishing-at-gmatha-.html

Leopard found dead in Chandrapur

A leopard was found dead with canines and claws removed in Central Chanda forest division of Maharashtra on 18 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-again-hunted-a-leopard-in-chandrapur-4117970-NOR.html

Chinkara shot dead in Nagaur, Rajasthan

Villagers in Nagaur district of Rajasthan caught three poachers for killing a Chinkara (Indian gazelle) on 18 December 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Nagaur/12192012/city-news/404772

Shop keeper convicted for trading snake skin bags

In an eighteen year old case a Delhi court was recently convicted a shop keeper for illegally trading bags made of cobra and rat snake skins.

Sudden increase of elephant poaching in Assam

A sudden increase of elephant poaching have noticed in Assam, so far this month poaching were reported from Tinsukia, Goalpara, Lakhimpur, Jorhat and Kamrup districts.

Leopard injured in road accident in Assam

A leopard was injured in road accident on 17 December 2012 in Dibrugarh district of Assam.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Leopard-hit-by-vehicle-on-NH-37-injured/articleshow/17658964.cms

Crude bombs seized in Panna Tiger Reserve

In a third instance of less than one month in Panna tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh, 232 crude bombs were seized from poachers on 15 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MP-BPL-232-live-bomb-found-in-panna-tiger-reserve-4115232-NOR.html?HT1a=

115 turtles seized in West Bengal

Government Railway Police seized 115 turtles on 14 December 2012 when smuggled from Varanasi to Kolkata on Doon Express.http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-15/flora-fauna/35836047_1_turtles-doon-express-jute-bag

Rhino killed in Assam

Poachers were strike again in Kaziranga on 16 December 2012, they had managed to shot down a rhino and its horn removed.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/rhino-killed-horn-removed/article4207315.ece

Elephant and wild boar electrocuted in Orissa

An elephant was electrocuted in Ganjam district of Orissa on 14th December night. In an another incident poachers electrocuted a wild boar in the same district on 14 December 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/115978-elephant-electrocuted-in-ganjam.html

Elephant poached in Assam

Carcass of an elephant with tusks removed found in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district on 16 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/mutilated-bodytusker-found/94871/

Two leopard skins seized in Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh police arrested a person with two leopard skins in Allahabad on 14 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Poacher-held-with-leopard-skins-in-city/articleshow/17620067.cms

10 tonnes of red sanders seized in Delhi

Delhi police and DRI seized 10 tonnes of red sanders which are allegedly kept for illegal export to China on 13 December 2012.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/red-sanders-worth-rs-2-cr-seized-from-west-delhi/1045057/

Leopard killed in Himachal Pracesh

A leopard was found dead in a wire trap set by poachers in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on 13 December 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/kangra-9940572.html

Elephant dies of bullet injuries in Assam

An elephant undergoing treatment for bullet injuries was died yesterday in Assam.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/elephant-succumbs-to-injury-in-kaziranga/93314/

Two fishing cats killed in road accident

Two fishing cats were killed in road accident on 12 December 2012 in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-endangered-fishing-cats-run-over-by-vehicle/92882/

Poachers killed third elephant in Assam

One more elephant was found dead with tusk removed in Jorhat district, Assam on 10 December 2012. This is the third elephant killed by poachers in last one week in Assam.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/elephant-carcass-found-in-assam/article4190549.ece

Leopard killed in road accident in Nashik district

A leopard was killed in road accident at Nashik district of Maharashtra on the night of 8 December 2012.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20121210/2117077.html

Rhino poacher arrested in Assam

A poacher suspected to be involved in killing of a rhino in Orang National Park, Assam on 6 December 2012 was arrested by forest department.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Poacher-nabbed/articleshow/17566357.cms

Jungle cat killed in train accident

An animal suspected to be of a Jungle cat killed in train accident at Ajmer district of Rajasthan on 10 December 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-OTH-cubs-killed-as-train-hits-coming-4108053-NOR.html

Two tigers found dead in Kaziranga

During the last four days two tigers were found dead in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, Assam, cause of death is said to be infighting.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121210/jsp/northeast/story_16294780.jsp#.UMXIIOTqmIA

Tiger electrocuted and skin removed in Madhya Pradesh

Poachers were electrocuted a tiger and later skinned the animal at Gunghuti range of Umaria forest division in Madhya Pradesh during the weekend. Forest department officials were recovered the skin and arrested five people in this connection so far.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/poachers-electrocute-tiger-madhya-pradesh-umaria-district/1/237014.html

Rhino killed in Orang N.P, Assam

Poachers shot dead a rhino in Orang National Park, Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-08/guwahati/35688362_1_female-rhino-orang-national-park-poachers

Spotted deer killed in road accident

One pregnant spotted deer was killed in road accident at Bailpadav range of Terai west forest division of Uttarakhand on 8th December 2012 night.
http://epaper.jagran.com/story1.aspx?id=29834&boxid=71403864&ed_date=10-dec-2012&ed_code=143&ed_page=2

Ivory seized in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested a person with one piece of elephant ivory in Haldwani, Nainital district on 9 December 2012.
http://epaper.jagran.com/story1.aspx?id=29834&boxid=98475096&ed_date=10-dec-2012&ed_code=143&ed_page=2

Elephant poaching in Assam

An elephant was found lying in pain with tusks and tail removed at Goalpara district of Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/elephant-s-tusks-trunk-tail-chopped-off-in-assam-301852

Leopard injured in road accident in Rajasthan

A leopard was found in an injured state along a roadside in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on 6 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3190294_Leopard-injured-in-Rajasthan

35 cranes poisoned in Gujarat

35 demoiselle cranes found dead near Victor Dam in Amreli district of Gujarat on 1 December 2012 were believed to be poisoned.
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/GUJ-OTC-poisoning-caused-death-of-35-cranes-4103221-NOR.html

Swamp deer killed in Assam

Poachers killed a swamp deer in Jorhat district of Assam on 6 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/royal-stag-deer-hacked-to-death/89320/

46 crude bombs seized in Panna

A poacher was arrested with 46 crude bombs using for killing animals at North Panna forest division of Madhya Pradesh.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Poacher-held-46-crude-grenades-seized/articleshow/17498634.cms

Nilgai shot dead in Haryana

Poachers shot dead a Nilgai (blue bull) in Mahendragarh district of Haryana on 5 December 2012.

Snow leopard skin seized in Dehradun

Special Task Force of Uttarakhand police arrested two persons from Chamoli with a skin of snow leopard today morning in Dehradun.

Turtles seized in Raichur, Karnataka

Approx. 50 turtles were seized from Sindhanur in Raichur district of Karnataka on 4 December 2012.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296415/turtles-terrapins-seized-raichur-market.html

Two elephants electrocuted in Assam

Two male elephants were electrocuted in a paddy field at Golaghat district, Assam on 4 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Two-jumbos-electrocuted-in-Golaghat/articleshow/17482951.cms

Suspected militants killed a rhino in Kaziranga

Suspected militants killed a rhino in Kaziranga National Park, Assam on 4 December 2012, but they could not take away the horn of the animal. Empty cartridges of AK-47 and .303 rifles along with four live ammunition were found near the rhino carcass.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/296356/rhino-killed-suspected-militants-kaziranga.html

Leopard poachers sentenced to five years imprisonment

CJM Court in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand had convicted two poachers in connection with a case registered by SOG of police on 18 June 2011. One the accused who caught with two leopard skins sentenced to five years imprisonment and Rs 5,000 fine and other accused caught with one leopard skin was sentenced to four years imprisonment and Rs 4,000 fine.
http://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/uttarkashi-9906378.html

Leopard paws and traps seized in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

Maharashtra forest officials seized four leopard paws and traps in Gadchiroli district on 1 December 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Huge-cache-of-wildlife-remains-seized/articleshow/17472898.cms

Elephant killed in train accident at Darjeeling district

An elephant calf was killed in train accident at Darjeeling district of West Bengal on 2 December 2012.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/elephant-calf-killed-by-speeding-train-in-siliguri_814530.html

Tortoises seized in Uttar Pradesh

586 live tortoises were seized and three persons arrested by police in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh on 1 December 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3176323_Three-held-with-586-live-tortoises

Three peacocks killed in Uttar Pradesh

Poachers killed three peacocks in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh on 30 November 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/bulandshahr-9899742.html

Leopard skin seized in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police arrested two persons with a leopard skin in Banbasa, Champawat district on 1 December 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-smugglers-heldleopard-skin/86646/

Poaching and seizures of last fortnight

Poachers were managed to kill one leopard each at Ramnagar forest division, Uttarakhand; South Ghumsur division and Chikmagalur district. Punjab police seized two leopard skins and Maharashtra forest department seized 16 assorted claws of tiger and leopard. 

Three leopards electrocuted in Maharashtra

Poachers electrocuted three leopards in Gondia forest division of Maharashtra on 1 December 2012.
http://dailypioneer.com/nation/112826-three-leopards-electrocuted-in-gondia-forest-two-held.html

Tiger shot dead due to pressure of local people in Kerala

In a mockery of wildlife conservation in India, Kerala forest department had shot dead a male tiger in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary on 2 December 2012 by declaring animal as dangerous to human lives due to pressure of local people and politicians. This animal was not attacked any human beings but only killed livestock for its survival. Since last few weeks when the issue of cattle lifting started, even local media and politicians supported the idea of villagers "eliminating the tiger". It's very clear that Kerala govt. was not followed the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines on Section 11 (1) (a) of Wildlife Protection Act 1972 (Declaring big cats as man eaters).

Please read the guidelines here: http://projecttiger.nic.in/Guideline/Guidelines_%20bigger_catS_%20man.pdf

Sad that this unfortunate incident was occurred in an educated state like Kerala.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/112853-tiger-shot-dead-for-killing-livestock.html

Leopard skin seized in Kerala

Kerala forest officials arrrested three persons with a leopard skin in Palakkad district on 15 November 2012.
http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1341332.ece

Tigress electrocuted in Katni division

One tigress was electrocuted from a low hanging 11KV hightension line at Katni forest division, adjoining to Bandhavgarh tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh on 16 November 2012 and its body found yesterday. Tigress was following a cattle during the time of incident, both animals were killed due to electrocution.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/tigress-electrocuted-in-bandhavgarh-buffer-zone/articleshow/17272364.cms

Wild elephants killed a forest official in Similipal

A forest official was killed in the attack of wild elephants in Similipal tiger reserve, Orissa on 15 November 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3134823_Protection-Assistant-of-STR-killed-by-elephants

Rhino poacher arrested after shoot-out in Pobitora

Assam forest officials arrested a poacher after exchange of fire in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on 15 November 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/wanted-poacher-caugt-after-encounter-in-pobitora-sancturary/79655/

53 deer killed in Hisar this year

Death of 53 deer were reported this year from Hisar district, Haryana due to various reasons including poaching and killed by dogs.
http://www.jagran.com/haryana/hisar-9851580.html

Three Chinkaras killed in Rajasthan

Poachers killed three chinkaras (Indian gazelle) in Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 14 November 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Nagaur/11162012/city-news/393720

Indian national arrested in Sri Lanka with pangolin scales

An Indian national was caught and fined at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka on 12 November 2012 when he tried to smuggle 2kg of pangolin scales to Chennai.
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=66016

Red Sanders seized in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Last month several seizures of red sanders reported from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh including an attempt to smuggle from Mangalore port and Hyderabad.

Two elephants electrocuted in Karnataka

One tusker elecrocuted in Nagarhole National park when came in contact with a 11-KV line on 12 November 2012. In another incident at Gundlupet elephant electrocuted in a fenced farm.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/291814/two-elephants-electrocuted.html

Tiger found dead in Wyanad, Kerala

An young tigress found dead in Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala on 13 November 2012, cause of death is unclear now (could be poisoning). Since last few weeks villagers in Wyanad are protesting at the instigation of political parties against declaring the area as tiger reserve.

Sambar and monitor lizard killed in Tamil Nadu

Forest officials arrested five people for killing a sambar deer and monitor lizard in Erode district of Tamil Nadu.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Five-held-for-poaching/articleshow/17186874.cms

Six deer killed in Hisar last week

Six deer killed in Hisar, Haryana last week including shot dead by poacher and killed by dogs.
http://www.jagran.com/haryana/hisar-9840114.html

Elephant tusks seized in Andaman

Police seized two elephant tusks in Andaman & Nicobar islands on 8 November 2012.
http://andamanchronicle.com/content/view/6919/27/

Elephant poachers arrested in Orissa

Orissa police arrested four elephant poachers in connection with killing of an elephant in Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary on July 2012.http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/107712-4-held-for-jumbo-death-in-bswar-sanctuary.html

Leopard skin seized in Indo-Nepal border, Dharchula

Police arrested two Nepali nationals with a leopard skin and bones in Dharchula, Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand on 10 November 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/dehradun/108346-leopard-cub-skeleton-4-kg-charas-recovered-2-nepalis-held.html

Migratory birds killed in Chilika, Orissa

Forest officials arrested a person with carcasses of 10 migratory birds in Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Orissa on 11 November 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Poacher-held-in-Chilika-10-dead-birds-seized/articleshow/17187901.cms

Delhi police seized deer antlers

Delhi police seized 4 pieces of spotted deer antlers and arrested a person at Inderlok on 7 November 2012.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/wire-news/man-arresteddeer-horns_779919.html

Poaching of migratory birds in Jamnagar, Gujarat

One woman was arrested during poaching of migratory birds in Jamnagar on 8 November 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Woman-caught-hunting-migratory-birds-in-lake/articleshow/17148112.cms

Tranquilizers seized from rhino poachers

In a joint operation of police and forest department in Golaghat district of Assam, four rhino poachers were arrested and tranquilizers were seized from them.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Four-poachers-held-near-Kaziranga-national-park/articleshow/17149935.cms

450 turtles seized in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh police arrested one person and seized 450 turtles including 50 dead during transporting in an ambulance at Bareilly district on 8 November 2012.
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=154996

Villagers killed a leopard in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Villagers of Gural in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh killed a female leopard on 8 November 2012.

Monitor lizard killed in Goa

Goa forest officials seized meat and skin of a monitor lizard and arrested three people on 7 November 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/3-held-for-killing-monitor-lizard-at-Loutolim/articleshow/17136151.cms

Five arrested with rhino horn in Assam

Assam police arrested five people with a rhino horn in Sonitpur district on 7 November 2012.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_five-poachers-trying-to-sell-rhino-horn-arrested_1761545

Three rhino poachers arrested in Assam

Enforcement officials arrested three rhino poachers from Golaghat and Sonitpur districts of Assam and seized a rifle with silencer.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Police-find-rifle-from-poachers-house/articleshow/17121298.cms

Sunderbans tiger beaten to death in Bangladesh

Villagers in Sunderbans part of Bangaldesh were killed a tiger on 6 November 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Bengal-tiger-beaten-to-death-in-Bangladesh/articleshow/17117386.cms

Leopard skins seized in Orissa and Chhattisgarh

Last weekend enforcement officials seized a leopard skin in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh and a chameleon & leopard skin from Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/raipur/106505-smuggler-arrested-with-leopard-skin-.html
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/forest-officials-seizechameleon-three-held-in-odisha/75496/

Sita tigress killer rearrested

Notorious tiger poacher Kailash who was an accused in killing of a famous tigress 'Sita' in Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh in 1998 was rearrested by police. Earlier, after obtaining the bail he faked his death and escaped from the law.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/poacher-who-faked-his-death-arrested/1025950/

400 Indian soft-shelled turtles seized in Andhra Pradesh

Forest officials seized around 400 smuggled Indian soft-shelled turtles when the van carrying was overturned on National Highway 16 area under Anakapalli town police station limits in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 1 November 2012.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/forest-officials-seize-400-smuggled-turtles-at-anakapalli/74822/

Poachers killed a wild boar in Sariska TR, Rajasthan

A poacher entered Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan with hunting dogs and killed a wild boar on 1 November 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-OTH-68782-3997835.html

Customs seized 47 turtles at Mumbai airport

Two persons were arrested by Customs in Mumbai airport with 47 turtles including pond and keeled turtles on 29 October 2012 when try tried to smuggle the animals to Bangkok. Their passport shows that the duo had visited Bangkok several times before.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Two-held-in-Mumbai-for-attempt-to-smuggle-47-
turtles/articleshow/17040644.cms

Leopard skins, musk pod and bear gall bladder seized in Uttarakhand

Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police arrested five people including two repeat offenders in wildlife crime with 2 leopard skins, 2 gall bladders of Himalayan black bear and one Musk pod in Dehradun on 31 October 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/105759-stf-nabs-five-in-dehradun-with-wildlife-contraband.html

Two more rhino poachers arrested in Assam

Police arrested two rhino poachers from Karbi Anglong district of Assam on 30 October 2012.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/two-rhino-poachers-arrested-in-assam/article4047110.ece

Arrest of rhino poachers continues in Assam

In an intensified police operations against rhino poachers in Assam, three persons were arrested in this weekend.
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2712/state06
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Poacher-rhino-horn-smuggler-arrested-in-Golaghat-30-caught-in-past-month/articleshow/16998156.cms

Chinese rhino horn buyer fled from Nagaland

As police operation were intensified due to recent rhino poaching in Assam, a Chinese buyer of horns operating from Dimapur, Nagaland fled from the state.
http://www.silcharchronicle.com/2012/10/rhino-poacher-confessed-to-involvement-of-armed-militant-groups-7214.php

Leopard skin seized in Kerala

Kerala forest department seized a leopard skin and arrested person on 23 October 2012 in Nemmara forest division, Palakkad district.
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/palakkad/news/1901012-local_news-kollankodu-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8A%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D.html

Tokay geckos rescued in Manpur

Four Tokay Geckos were rescued in Thoubal district of Manipur on 24 October 2012.
http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=9..251012.oct12

Militant's involvement in rhino poaching in Assam

Assam police arrested 21 people so far in connection with recent rhino poaching, all are linked to the Naga and Karbi militant outfits in some ways.

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2412/city05

Elephant electrocuted in Chhattisgarh

A female elephant was electrocuted in a fenced farm in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh on the night of 20 October 2012.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/103492-elephant-electrocuted-in-dharamjaigarh.html

Leopard killed in road accident in Meerut

A leopard was killed in road accident on 21 October 2012 in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/meerut-city-9782764.html

Poaching and seizures reported on last week

CID forest cell of Karnataka police seized a tiger skin and bone and arrested four people near Kollegal in Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka.

In Uttarakhand, two poachers were arrested in connection with killing of a tiger in Terai West Forest Division on 22nd July 2012. A leopard skin was seized and two persons were arrested by police in Haldwani, Nainital. In Bageshwar district one person was arrested with a gall bladder of Himalayan black bear. In Kotdwar, Pauri district 67kg of elephant ivory were also seized by police. In Rajaji National Park, four illegal fish poachers were arrested.

In Chhattisgarh three persons were arrested by police with a leopard skin in Raipur.

In Andhra Pradesh a person was arrested by forest department of killing a leopard in Mahbubnagar district.

Poachers were killed two rhinos in Kaziranga, Assam last week one each in Bagori and Agratoli ranges.

Tamil Nadu forest department arrested a person with 350 fresh water tortoises in Pudukkottai district.

Deer killed in Rajasthan

Poachers shot dead a deer in Churu district of Rajasthan on the night of 10 October 2012.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-OTH-49805-3912627.html

Wild boar meat seized in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

Two persons were arrested with 20kg wild boar meat in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh on 11 October 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/sonbhadra-9746525.html

Nilgai, monitor lizard and peacocks killed in Rajasthan

Poachers killed one Nilgai calf, one monitor lizard and two peacocks in Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 11 October 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Nagaur/10122012/city-news/380936

Armed poacher arrested in Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh

A poacher was arrested with gun in Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh on the night of 10 October 2012.
http://www.amarujala.com/city/Lakhimpur/Lakhimpur-53065-121.html

Rhino horn seized in Assam

One person was arrested by police with a rhino horn in Nagaon district of Assam on 10 October 2012. Genuinity of the horn is not verified.
http://68.71.32.106/regional-news/others-news/676515244/rhino-poacher-assam-rhino-assam-arrest-crime-news.html

30 Tokay Geckos seized in Manipur

Manipur police seized 30 young Tokay Geckos and arrested two persons at Waikhong, Thoubal district on 10 October 2012.
http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..111012.oct12

Leopard skin seized in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Rajasthan police arrested two persons with a leopard skin, also seized muzzle loader gun and poaching tools in further search in Udaipur district on 10 October 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/News/Rajasthan/10112012/city%20news/380697

Spotted deer killed in road accident in Bandipur

A spotted deer was killed in road accident on 5 October 2012 in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Deer-knocked-down-by-vehicle/articleshow/16745483.cms

11.24 tonnes of red sanders seized in Andhra Pradesh

Last week in different seizures, Andhra Pradesh forest department seized around 11.24 tonnes of red sanders logs.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/eight-red-sanderladen-vehicles-seized-in-nine-hours/article3971306.ece

Two leopards poisoned in Udupi district

Two dead bodies of leopards were found near Mudoor, Udupi district of Karnataka last week, cause of death is suspected to be poisoning.
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=151924

Four elephants electrocuted in Orissa

In a suspected case of poaching, at least four elephants were found electrocuted in Odisha's Ganjam district on 6 October 2012. The animals died after coming in contact with electric wires apparently laid by poachers.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/four-elephants-electrocuted-in-odisha/65529/

Suspected elephant poisoning in Assam-Arunachal border

Two wild elephants were found dead near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Lakhimpur district, Assam on 6 October 2012. Forest officials said although the causes of the deaths have not been ascertained so far, preliminary investigations suggest the elephants died due to food poisoning.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Two-elephants-found-dead-near-Assam-Arunachal-Pradesh-border/articleshow/16714894.cms

Notorious poaching gang busted in Katerniaghat, U.P

A member of a notorious tiger poaching gang based in Haryana was arrested in Katerniaghat wildlife sanctuary Uttar Pradesh on 6 October 2012. Other gang members were escaped during search operation conducted by forest department and police, an iron leg hold spring trap and poison were seized from the arrested person.
http://www.amarujala.com/city/Bahraich/Bahraich-44194-131.html

Three rhino poachers arrested in Assam

Police in Assam's Karbi Anglong district arrested three people on 4 October 2012, including two surrendered militants, for their involvement in the smuggling rhino horns.
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/10/04/301--Three-rhino-poachers-nabbed-in-Assam-.html

Elephant tusk seized in Orissa

Orissa forest officials arrested a person with a tusk allegedly extricated by poachers after killing an elephant at Karchuli jungle in Odisha's Ganjam district about a week ago.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3023624_1-held--tusk-recovered-in-Ganjam

Ghariyal, turtles found dead in Chambal river, Uttar Pradesh

Carcasses of a 10-feet-long female ghariyal and seven turtles were found floating in Chambal river near Patharra Kheda and Lalpura villages, National Chambal sanctuary, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh on 3 October 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Ghariyal-turtles-found-dead-in-Chambal-river/articleshow/16678532.cms

Tusker electrocuted in Haridwar

One male elephant was electrocuted in a fenced farm at Khanpur range of Haridwar forest division, Uttarakhand on 4 October 2012. A case under Wildife Protection Act has registered against farm house owner.
http://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/haridwar-9725399.html

Poaching traps found in Palamau, Jharkhand

On 30 September 2012 Palamau tiger reserve authorities seized the snares laid by poachers in National Park area.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Palamu-Tiger-Reserve-spots-poaching-traps/articleshow/16663774.cms

Poacher declared dead in MP, arrested in Chhattisgarh

Kailash Singh - an accused who was declared 'dead' during trials of a 1999 poaching case of Bandhavgarh tigress 'Sita' in Umaria lower court - has been caught 'alive' by the Chhattisgarh police last week.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Declared-dead-in-MP-arrested-in-Chhattisgarh/articleshow/16648782.cms

Red sanders seizure in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu police seized 5 tonnes of red sanders near Andhra Pradesh border on 29 September 2012. Earlier on 25 September 2012 twelve tonnes of red sanders were seized by DRI in Tuticorin.
http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article1280094.ece
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/12-tonnes-of-red-sanders-seized/article3937685.ece

Five years jail for leopard skin smuggler

In a speedy trial of a leopard skin case registered on 20 February 2012, a Nepali citizen was convicted by court in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Chief Judicial Magistrate had sentenced the accused to five years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 10,000 fine on 27 September 2012 in connection with the seizure of four leopard skins.
http://www.amarujala.com/city/Pithoragarh/Pithoragarh-41022-117.html

AK-47 rifles used to kill rhinos in Assam

A post mortem of the carcass of one of the two Kaziranga National Park rhinos, which died of injuries last week after poachers shot at them, revealed that an AK series rifle was used. These incidents vindicated the suspicion of the park authorities and the Forest Department that insurgents/ militants active in the Karbi Anglong hills could be involved in poaching of rhinoceros.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/one-more-rhino-found-dead-in-kaziranga/article3948790.ece

Two leopard cubs beaten to death by villagers

Villagers in Sivasagar district of Assam were beaten to death two leopard cubs on 29 September 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/flora-fauna/34163468_1_leopard-cubs-female-leopard-forest-range-officer

Migratory birds killed in Chennai

Two poachers were arrested in Siruthavur lake, Chennai on 30 September 2012 for illegally catching and killing migratory birds.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-30/chennai/34177300_1_migratory-birds-samyak-kaninde-poachers

Seized marmoset monkeys returned to owner

Citing the provisions in Wildlife Protection Act which was not covered for exotic species, seized 8 marmoset monkeys and birds were returned to owner in Chennai last week.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/chennai/34163513_1_exotic-species-exotic-birds-exotic-animals

Two tiger skins seized in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh police seized two tiger skins and arrested three persons including a forest guard of Madhya Pradesh forest department on 29 September 2012 at Chhindwara-Seoni area.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3012042_MP--Tiger-skins-worth-Rs-30-lakh-seized--three-arrested

Sansar Chand's wife Rani convicted in leopard skin case

Notorious illegal wildlife trader Sansar Chand's wife Rani was convicted today (28 September 2012) in a leopard skin case registered in 2004. CJM-Court in Pauri sentenced all the accused including Rani to maximum imprisonment given under Wildlife Protection Act. The case dates back to April 2004 when three people were arrested with 2 leopard skins, skeletons, 2 jakal skins and 1 iron trap at Pauri district, Uttarakhand. The arrested people were disclosed that they were killed the animals as per the instructions of Rani.

8 marmoset monkeys seized in Chennai

8 marmoset monkeys and other exotic species were seized by Tamil Nadu forest department in Chennai on 27 September 2012.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/8-rare-monkeys-seized-004

4th rhino killed in last three days in Assam

Poachers killed fourth rhino in Kaziranga National Park, Assam this week and removed its horn. Poachers have so far killed 16 rhinos this year in Assam.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_four-rhinos-killed-in-three-days-assam-seeks-cbi-inquiry_1746117

14kg pangolin scales seized in Manipur

Customs officials seized 14kg pangolin scales with banned drugs on 26 September 2012 at Senapati district, Manipur.
http://kanglaonline.com/2012/09/tablets-seized-2/

Leopard cat killed in road accident in Manipur

A leopard cat was killed in road accident on 27 September 2012 at Bishnupur-Khoijuman road, Manipur.
http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/tseitm-19583-wild-cat-killed/

Poachers strike again, rhino shot and horn removed

One more rhino shot at Kaziranga National Park, Assam and horn removed by poachers when animal is alive on 25 September 2012.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/poachers-shoot-at-rhino-make-off-with-horn-in-kaziranga-park/article3939304.ece

FD Investigation: Tigers caught in traps for herbivores

After months of investigation Maharashtra forest department concluded that on 26 April 2012 at Palasgaon range the tigers were accidentally caught in the steel jaw traps installed by local poachers for herbivores. It is difficult to believe the version of Forest department, steel jaw traps used in this case of poaching is different from the trap of catching herbivores and it's definitely kept for poaching tigers. If you have not seen the image of this poaching see it here:  http://www.facebook.com/Bittusahgal (go for May 10 post)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Tigers-caught-in-traps-for-herbivores-in-Gondmohadi-says-forest-official/articleshow/16562334.cms

7 Sudanese students apprehended with sandalwood logs

Seven Sudanese nationals studying in different colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu were apprehended with sandalwood logs by customs officials at Coimbatore Airport on 25 September 2012, just minutes before they were about to board a Sharjah bound flight. Each student was hiding about 7kgs of sandalwood in their baggage while passing through emigration checks.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/7-Sudanese-students-apprehended-with-sandalwood-logs/articleshow/16549593.cms

Poachers kill tigress at Itanagar Zoo

Poachers killed a tigress at Itanagar zoo in Arunachal Pradesh on the night of 24 September 2012. They cut the tigress into pieces, but failed to take her away. Years back such a similar incident reported from Hyderabad zoo, that time tigress was killed and poachers skinned the animal on 6 October 2000.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Poachers-kill-tigress-at-Itanagar-Zoo/articleshow/16551372.cms

Turtles seized in Rajasthan

Rajasthan police seized 65 fresh water turtles and arrested two persons at Kota district on 25 September 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/65-turtle-shells-seized-in-Kota-2-arrested/articleshow/16549427.cms

Poachers killed a tusker in Orissa

Poachers killed a male wild elephant by electrocuting and removed the half of the tusk on 24 September 2012 night at Buguda forest range in Ganjam district of Orissa.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tusker-falls-prey-to-poachers/article3936085.ece

Two leopard skins seized near India border in Nepal

Nepal officials seized two leopard skins and bones on 24 September 2012 near Jhulaghat (Pithorgarh, Uttarakhand) border in Baitadi district when traders were entered from India with illegal wildlife goods.

90 elephants electrocuted in last five years in Karnataka

90 elephants electrocuted in Karnataka last five years mainly due to illegal drawing of electricity to the fences for protecting crops and sagging electricity line inside the elephant habitat.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/90-jumbos-electrocuted-in-5-years/294644-60-115.html

Tiger cub ‘injured by poachers’ dies in Madhya Pradesh

A tiger cub allegedly injured by poachers in Katothia, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh last week died on 24 September 2012 during treatment.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tiger-cub-injured-by-poachers-dies/1007424/

One more rhino killed in Kaziranga, Assam

Taking advantage of floods in Kaziranga, poachers were killed and chopped off the horn of rhino on 23 September 2012.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/situation-worsens-in-assam-half-the-state-flood-hit-271708

Two leopards found dead in Udaipur

In a case of suspected poisoning, two leopards were found dead in Udaipur district of Rajasthan on 24 September 2012.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Rajasthan/9252012/city%20news/374648

Two leopard skins seized in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police seized two leopard skins and arrested a person in Bagehswar on 22 September 2012.

Parrot, squirrel and turtles seized in Bhubaneswar, Orissa

The forest officials on 22 September 2012 conducted several raids on hotels and shops at the Ekamra Haat in the city and seized one squirrel, one parrot, and four turtles from a hotel pool.
http://odishatoday.com/viewnews.php?news_id=4152

Attempted Nilgai poaching in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

A wanted leopard poacher was arrested with gun and other poaching equipments in Ranthambore tiger reserve, Rajasthan on the night of 21 September 2012 when he tried to kill a Nilgai (blue bull). Later villagers were gathered and thrashed forest guards and illegally detained four of them to pressurize forest department to release the poacher.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Rajasthan/9232012/state-news/373812

Four held for electrocuting elephant in Orissa

Four people were arrested by Orissa forest department for electrocuting a female elephant on 18 September 2012 at Keonjhar district.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/four-held-for-electrocuting-elephant/59339/

Rhino poachers arrested in Kaziranga

Six poachers were arrested and a rifle recovered in search operation in and around Kaziranga, Assam. Eleven rhinos have been killed and their horns removed by poachers in the Park during the year.
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/six-poachers-arrested-in-kaziranga/58689/

Deer killed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Poachers shot dead a deer in Osian, Jodhpur yesterday.
http://www.rajasthanpatrika.com/news/Rajasthan/9212012/city%20news/372688

Ivory traders convicted in Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Three people arrested by Shyampur police, Haridwar with 15.5kg of elephant ivory on 12 May 2000 was convicted by CJM-Haridwar this week. All three accused were sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 10,000 fine each.

Attempted tiger poaching in Madhya Pradesh

One male tiger cub caught in poacher's trap and injured was rescued by Madhya Pradesh forest department on 19 September 2012 at Katothia, near Bhopal.
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MP-BPL-shavak-is-injured-3813726.html

Lion cub killed in train accident

A lion cub was run over by a goods train in Amreli district of Gujarat on 17 September 2012.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Lion-cub-run-over-by-goods-train/articleshow/16454717.cms

Snake venom seized in Maharashtra

8ml of cobra venom, seven live cobras, a chameleon, a grass snake, six motorcycles and 14 mobile phones were seized by Maharashtra forest officials on 13 September 2012 from Vidarbha region.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Maharashtra/Illegal-venom-trade-exposed-12-held/Article1-929379.aspx

Fresh water turtles seized in Orissa

Seven live freshwater turtles were seized from a shop in Mahakalpada block's Ramanagar village in Kendrapara district of Orissa on 13 September 2012.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Turtles-seized-from-shop-in-Kendrapada/articleshow/16378172.cms

Rhino shot dead in Kaziranga

A female rhino was shot dead and horn taken away by poachers in Kaziranga National Park, Assam on 11 September 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/2958708_Rhino-killed-in-Kaziranga

Six turtles seized in Orissa

Six turtles including soft shelled and river tent were seized in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa on 5 September 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-06/bhubaneswar/33648739_1_rare-turtles-soft-shell-turtles-forest-officials

Bear shot dead in Himachal Pradesh

Poachers shot dead a bear (either Himalayan black or brown) in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on 6 September 2012.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/2949276_Bear-shot-dead-in-Himachal

Leopard killed in train accident

A leopard was killed in train accident on 9 September 2012 at Nashik district of Maharashtra.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Leopard-found-dead-near-railway-tracks-at-Eklahara/articleshow/16330739.cms

Python skins and leopard cat skin seized in Bangalore

CID forest cell of Karnataka police seized a leopard cat skin and 2 python skin in Bangalore on 4 September 2012 and arrested four persons
http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=5&sectid=edid=&edlabel=BGMIR&mydateHid=05-09-2012&pubname=Mirror+-+Bangalore&edname=&articleid=Ar00500&publabel=MM

Tiger claws and whiskers seized in Chandrapur

A special team of Chandrapur police, Maharashtra on 7 September 2012 seized claws and whiskers of tiger and arrested four people.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-09/nagpur/33713306_1_ghanta-chouki-village-borda-tiger-tiger-nails

Three arrested in Delhi for smuggling slender loris

Three Dubai-bound foreigners were arrested on 9 September 2012 for allegedly smuggling slender loris was found hidden in the undergarments of one of the accused at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/three-arrested-at-igia-for-smuggling-rare-monkeys/289946-3-244.html

Red Sanders seized in Manipur

Manipur police seized 512 red sanders log in Imphal and arrested two persons on 3 September 2012.
http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=18..040912.sep12

Pangolin scales seized in Mizoram and Manipur

Two cases of pangolin scale seizures reported from north-east, on 29 August 2012 Manipur police seized 5kg of pangolin scales and arrested three persons. On 2 September 2012 customs officials seized 63kg pangolin scales in Mizoram.
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/63-kg-of-pangolin-scales-seized/1056414.html
http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=11..010912.sep12

Corals seized in Tamil Nadu

Police arrested three persons and seized 155kg of coral on 3 September 2012 at Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/police-seize-155-kg-of-coral-reef-262459

Black buck killed in Gondia

Poachers killed a black buck in Gondia district of Maharashtra on 31 August 2012.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-02/nagpur/33548010_1_blackbuck-forest-department-poachers

Hundreds of cranes poisoned in Punjab

Hundreds of cranes were found dead due to suspected poisoning in Muktsar district of Punjab.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Scores-of-cranes-die-in-Muktsar-village/articleshow/16227950.cms

Tiger skin seized in Baripada, Orissa

Orissa forest officials arrested four persons with a tiger skin on 2 September 2012 at Baripada, Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
http://www.odishatv.in/NewsDetail.asp?newsId=NS63542

Leopard poachers convicted in Haridwar

Yesterday (30 August 2012), a local court in Haridwar, Uttarakhand had sentenced two poachers to five years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 10,000 fine each in connection with the seizure of a leopard skin in 2004 at Rajaji National Park.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/91191-two-get-five-years-ri-for-wildlife-crime-.html

Two elephants injured in train accident in West Bengal

Two elephants were injured after hit by a goods train in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on the night of 29 August 2012.
http://www.jagran.com/west-bengal/darjeeling-9615801.html

Elephant electrocuted in Haridwar

A female elephant was electrocuted in Haridwar Forest division of Uttarakhand on 28 August 2012.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120829/2053446.html

Corbett tiger deaths

Annexure-I

 ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1752 ON TIGER DEATHS IN CORBETT NATIONAL PARK DUE FOR REPLY ON 28.08.2012.

  

Details of mortality of tigers in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand

(as reported by State) 

Sl. No.	Year	No. of tiger deaths
		Poaching Including seizures	Natural & Other Causes
1.	2008	1	1
2.	2009	0	6
3.	2010	0	2
4.	2011	1	7
5.	2012	0	3
	TOTAL	2	19

http://164.100.24.219/annex/226/Au1752.doc

Protected areas in India

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2413 REGARDING ‘NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES’ BY SHRI GOPAL SINGH SHEKHAWAT DUE FOR REPLY ON 27.8.2012.

State-wise details of National Parks (NPs) and Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS)

States/UTs	No of NPs	Area (square km)	No. of WLS	Area  (square km)	No. of C.R.*	Area (square km)	No. of C.R.**	Area  (square km)	Total No. of PAs#	Area (square km)
Andhra Pradesh	6	1388.39	21	11618.12					27	13006.51
Arunachal Pradesh	2	2290.82	11	7487.75					13	9778.57
Assam	5	1977.79	18	1932.01					23	3909.80
Bihar	1	335.65	12	2851.67					13	3187.32
Chhattisgarh	3	2899.08	11	3583.19					14	6482.27
Goa	1	107.00	6	647.91					7	754.91
Gujarat	4	479.67	23	16619.81	1	227.00			28	17326.48
Haryana	2	48.25	8	233.21	2	48.72			12	330.18
Himachal Pradesh	5	2271.38	32	7745.48					37	10016.86
Jammu & Kashmir	4	3925.00	15	10243.11	34	829.75			53	14997.86
Jharkhand	1	226.33	11	1955.82					12	2182.15
Karnataka	5	2472.18	22	4003.42	2	3.80	1	3.12	30	6482.52
Kerala	6	558.16	16	1822.86			1	1.50	23	2382.52
Madhya Pradesh	9	3656.36	25	7158.41					34	10814.77
Maharashtra	6	1273.60	35	14152.70	1	3.49			42	15429.79
Manipur	1	40.00	1	184.40					2	224.40
Meghalaya	2	267.48	3	34.20					5	301.68
Mizoram	2	150.00	8	1090.75					10	1240.75
Nagaland	1	202.02	3	20.34					4	222.36
Orissa	2	990.70	18	6969.15					20	7959.85
Punjab	0	0.00	12	323.70	1	4.95	2	16.07	15	344.72
Rajasthan	5	3947.07	25	5379.26	3	222.27			33	9548.60
Sikkim	1	1784.00	7	399.10					8	2183.10
Tamil Nadu	5	307.85	21	3521.95	1	0.03			27	3829.83
Tripura	2	36.71	4	566.93					6	603.64
Uttar Pradesh	1	490.00	23	5221.88					24	5711.88
Uttarakhand	6	4915.44	6	2418.61	2	42.27			14	7376.32
West Bengal	5	1693.25	15	1203.28					20	2896.53
Andaman & Nicobar	9	1153.94	96	389.39					105	1543.33
Chandigarh	0	0.00	2	26.01					2	26.01
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	0	0.00	1	92.16					1	92.16
Daman & Diu	0	0.00	1	2.19					1	2.19
Delhi	0	0.00	1	27.82					1	27.82
Lakshadweep	0	0.00	1	0.01					1	0.01
Pondicherry	0	0.00	1	3.90					1	3.90
Total	102	39888.12	515	119930.5	47	1382	4	21	668	161221.59

*Conservation Reserve

** Community Reserve

# Protected Areas (PAs)

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