3 Persons Arrested in Similipal with Melanistic Tiger Skin

3 persons arrested in Similipal with melanistic tiger skin

Bhubaneswar: Three persons were arrested by Similipal Tiger Reserve authorities on Thursday for allegedly being in possession of a rare melanistic tig.

Poaching of melanistic tiger in Similipal raises concerns over wildlife safety; three arrested

Baripada: The poaching of a melanistic tiger in Similipal has come to light, raising fresh concerns over wildlife safety in the sanctuary. Three persons have been arrested for allegedly trading the skin of the animal, which has also been seized. Acting on reliable information about a deal involving the sale of tiger skin, forest officials of the Similipal South Division conducted a raid along the Basipitha–Bhupat road and apprehended the accused…

Similipal: Melanistic tiger poached; 3 held - OrissaPOST

Baripada: A melanistic tiger, popularly known as a black tiger, has allegedly been poached in Similipal National Park, with Forest officials arresting three persons while they were reportedly attempting to sell the animal’s skin, an official said Thursday. During a press briefing during the day, Deputy Director (South) of the Similipal Tiger Reserve, Sumit Kumar Kar, said the Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid near Basipitha under Khunta …

3 Arrested With Melanistic Tiger Skin In Odisha’s Similipal

Baripada: The poaching of a melanistic tiger in Odisha’s Similipal came to light on Thursday after three persons were arrested for allegedly trading the skin of the animal. Acting on a tip-off about a deal involving the sale of tiger skin, forest officials of Similipal South Division conducted a raid along the Basipitha–Bhupat road and caught the accused persons while they were negotiating the deal. During the operation, the team recovered the s…