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This article covers a shocking incident of wildlife smuggling in Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, including the arrest of two smugglers.
A serious situation has come to light from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar. Wildlife smugglers caught a bear using an iron trap in a remote area. They were planning to kill the bear and sell its body parts. This incident raises big concerns about how well animals are being protected in the reserve.
As soon as the authorities learned about the incident, a team from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Forest Department acted quickly. They managed to catch two smugglers, Rameshwar Kazi and Chandan Kumar, red-handed near a border road. The team found bear remains and equipment used for smuggling with them, which may lead to uncovering a larger smuggling network in the area.
During questioning, it was revealed that the smugglers intended to sell the bear parts in international markets, especially across the Nepal border near Ramnagar. The border areas of Nepal are known for wildlife trafficking, and it appears these smugglers have been involved in the illegal trade for a long time.
Forest officer Gobardhana Brijlal stated that hunting wild animals is a serious crime that will not be tolerated. The department is conducting extensive searches for other people involved in this smuggling ring. They are also looking into how the smugglers managed to set the trap without being detected.
Following this alarming incident, the entire area has been put on high alert. Local residents and wildlife enthusiasts are very upset. The administration assures that they will soon uncover the full extent of this smuggling gang. In the meantime, patrolling has increased in the forest to prevent any similar incidents from happening in the future.
Summary:
- A bear was caught in an iron trap in Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
- Two smugglers were arrested with bear remains and smuggling tools.
- The smugglers planned to sell bear parts across the Nepal border.
- The Forest Department is conducting raids to find more suspects.
- Patrolling has increased to prevent further wildlife smuggling.
