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Notorious wildlife dealer caught red-handed in India20/08/2012 13:47:01
A suspected wildlife trafficking kingpin has been arrested in India, found in possession of a Tiger skin and other items The arrest was made in August 2012 in Gurgaon, Haryana, during a joint operation undertaken by Wildlife SOS, CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority), WCCB (Wildlife Crime Control Bureau) and Haryana Forest Department with assistance from the Haryana Police. MKS Pasha, Associate Director-TRAFFIC in India said that the seizure and the arrest is a major blow to the illegal wildlife trade nexus prevailing in India. This operation also clearly indicated the effectiveness of multi-agency collaborative efforts to fight wildlife crime in India. Ravi Singh, SG&CEO-WWF-India further commented, "We would like to congratulate the enforcement agencies that directed the operation." TRAFFIC India/WWF-India facilitated co-ordination among various agencies, along with Wildlife SOS, for effective action. In India the Tiger is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hunting of or trade in the species and its parts is prohibited. Most of the turtle species and ivory are also protected under the Act and cannot be traded in India.
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Well done. We believe this person's name should be released to the world. Just as we showed the face of Sansar Chand all over the place, this poacher's name should be out there for all to revile.
Posted by: Cecilie Davidson | 25 Aug 2012 04:43:46
Well done to the authorities in India for apprehending this wretched wildlife poacher. I sincerely hope that after the effort gone into the capture of this individual the Courts will this time take a more serious view of the crimes committed and NOT let him disappear again on bail as before. In my opinion such people need to receive a long custodial sentence as an example to others.
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Posted by: Michael Vickers | 24 Aug 2012 12:20:37
a note of thanks for those people trying to protect the worlds iconic species. however what sentence will this vermin recieve? the tigers are dead, and doubtless he has made a whole lot of cash from morons who buy these animals. like to see him inside for the rest of his life as he is a danger to all wildlife.
Posted by: dee donworth | 22 Aug 2012 10:52:34