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Leopard Skins Seized: Four Arrested in Wildlife Bust
25 Jul
Summary
- Ten leopard skins were found packed in a car on the Agra-Gwalior road.
- Four individuals were apprehended during a joint forest department operation.
- The arrested individuals were reportedly traveling from Madhya Pradesh.
In a swift operation on the Agra-Gwalior road, forest department officials intercepted a vehicle and discovered ten leopard skins concealed within. Four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with this wildlife crime. This action followed intelligence provided by Wildlife SOS.
The leopard is a species afforded the highest level of protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The seized skins were reportedly packed in polythene bags inside the car, which was traveling from Madhya Pradesh.
Authorities are now conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the full extent of the wildlife trafficking network. Legal proceedings have commenced against the arrested individuals under the relevant wildlife protection laws. Further details are expected as the investigation proceeds.
