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Politics
Delhi Government Removes Wildlife SOS from State Wildlife Board Over Poaching Allegations
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Delhi administration has excluded the NGO Wildlife SOS from the state wildlife board after poaching allegations were raised against the organization.
The Delhi government announced that Wildlife SOS will no longer serve on the state's wildlife board. The move follows allegations that the non‑governmental organization was involved in illegal poaching activities, prompting officials to reassess its role in wildlife governance.
Authorities said the decision aims to preserve the credibility of the board and ensure that conservation policies are guided by entities with an unblemished record. While the board had previously included representatives from various NGOs, the removal reflects growing scrutiny of partners linked to wildlife crimes.
No official comment has been released by Wildlife SOS regarding the allegations. The government has indicated that further investigations will continue to determine the extent of any wrongdoing and to safeguard India's wildlife protection framework.
Authorities said the decision aims to preserve the credibility of the board and ensure that conservation policies are guided by entities with an unblemished record. While the board had previously included representatives from various NGOs, the removal reflects growing scrutiny of partners linked to wildlife crimes.
No official comment has been released by Wildlife SOS regarding the allegations. The government has indicated that further investigations will continue to determine the extent of any wrongdoing and to safeguard India's wildlife protection framework.