Crackdown on Wildlife Crimes: Poachers Nabbed in Palamau Tiger Reserve
Nine poachers were apprehended in Jharkhand's Palamau Tiger Reserve, with seized items including firearms and animal parts. The arrests followed a series of operations triggered by earlier detentions. Efforts continue to track a larger network possibly involved in international wildlife trading.
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A major breakthrough in wildlife protection efforts occurred this week as nine poachers were arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau Tiger Reserve, authorities confirmed. Seized items included eight country-made guns and various hunting implements, pointing to a well-organized poaching operation.
The crackdown comes after the arrest of two suspected poachers last Sunday, leading to further detentions and the apprehension of Sarfaraj Miyan, suspected of supplying explosives and gunpowder to the group. Through interrogations, more suspects, including one Tapeshwer Singh, were identified and subsequently arrested.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to dismantle the network entirely and are investigating potential international links. The protection of the reserve, covering over 1,000 square kilometers, has now been tightened further.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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