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Crime
Three Arrested in Thane for Chital Skin Trafficking and Wildlife Parts Seizure
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:38 AM
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Thane police arrested three individuals on suspicion of trafficking chital skin and other wildlife parts, and seized a vehicle linked to the operation.
The arrests were made in Thane city, Maharashtra, following a police operation targeting illegal wildlife trade. Authorities detained three suspects who were allegedly involved in the trafficking of chital skin.
During the operation, police seized chital skin, other unspecified wildlife parts, and a car that was believed to be used in the illicit activity.
The case has been registered under relevant wildlife protection laws and investigators are working to trace the source of the seized items and identify any larger network.
During the operation, police seized chital skin, other unspecified wildlife parts, and a car that was believed to be used in the illicit activity.
The case has been registered under relevant wildlife protection laws and investigators are working to trace the source of the seized items and identify any larger network.