Administrator
23 January 2026
The wild life in forest areas of three neighbouring states in Eastern India have a common threat from organised gangs of poachers.
This became apparent after a forest officers of Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh in a joint operation nabbed a total of 61 people allegedly involved in wildlife crimes.
They were arrested during a joint operation carried out by forest officers in these states between November, 2025 and January 20,” a senior official is quoted by The Hindu as having said.
The same report based on statement of Deputy Director of Palamu Tiger Reserve Prajesh Jena said that “the operation was conducted in protected areas of the three States.”
Jena said the teams also recovered poisonous snake venom, deer and leopard skin, and around 60 kg of pangolin scales, besides three country-made firearms, during the drive.
“Officials of the rank of Divisional Forest Officer from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand participated in the operation,” Mr. Jena said.
Mr. Jena said demand for wildlife products remains high in parts of South Asia, where such items are allegedly used for medicinal purposes. He added that wildlife crimes are also reported from central Indian forest corridors, making enforcement efforts crucial for conservation.
*Inputs credited to thehindu.com
