More than 60 poachers arrested in joint operation by Jharkhand, two other States: Official

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“A full of 61 radical allegedly progressive successful wildlife crimes were arrested during a associated cognition carried retired by wood officers of Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh betwixt November, 2025 and January 20,” a elder authoritative said.

“The cognition was conducted successful protected areas of the 3 States,” Deputy Director of Palamu Tiger Reserve Prajesh Jena told reporters.

He said the teams besides recovered poisonous snake venom, cervid and leopard skin, and astir 60 kg of pangolin scales, too 3 country-made firearms, during the drive.

“Officials of the fertile of Divisional Forest Officer from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand participated successful the operation,” Mr. Jena said.

Mr. Jena said request for wildlife products remains precocious successful parts of South Asia, wherever specified items are allegedly utilized for medicinal purposes. He added that wildlife crimes are besides reported from cardinal Indian wood corridors, making enforcement efforts important for conservation.

Published - January 23, 2026 01:01 p.m. IST

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