Bihar Cops Map Wildlife Trafficking Routes with GIS

Bihar is enhancing its strategy to combat wildlife crime by implementing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to map sensitive trafficking routes and sensitive locations. Surveillance will be strengthened across all transport networks, including rail, road, and air, with potential CCTV deployment at toll plazas.

Investigations will now extend beyond recovered animals to encompass the entire trafficking network and associated financial transactions. This enhanced approach was discussed at a recent inter-agency coordination meeting in Patna focused on strengthening wildlife law enforcement.

Key discussions included the need for effective inter-agency coordination, given Bihar's strategic geographical position. Officials also highlighted the growing threat of wildlife offenses conducted via social media and digital platforms, stressing the importance of preserving digital evidence for legally sustainable action.

Trends in wildlife crime, sensitive locations, and trafficking routes in Bihar between 2021 and August 2026 were analyzed. Vulnerable routes and enforcement challenges were also identified, leading to calls for appointing nodal officers and establishing regular coordination mechanisms among all concerned agencies.

Further initiatives include updating standard operating procedures for airports, training personnel, lawful monitoring of online platforms, and public awareness campaigns. Regular reviews of emerging trafficking methods will ensure enforcement agencies can adapt their strategies to evolving patterns of wildlife crime.