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Crime
Police Probe Gypsy Safari Group; 124 Vehicles Inspected in Bhandhgarh, Umaria
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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Police have launched an investigation into a group of Gypsies traveling for a jungle safari in Umaria district, inspecting 124 vehicles on the first day at Bhandhgarh.
Police officials in Umaria district have begun a formal probe into a contingent of Gypsies who were en route to a jungle safari. The investigation was initiated after intelligence inputs suggested the need for a thorough check on the group’s movements.
On the first day of the operation, authorities set up a checkpoint at Bhandhgarh, a gateway to the local forest area. A total of 124 vehicles associated with the travelling party were examined for compliance with transport and wildlife regulations.
A police spokesperson said the inspection is part of a broader effort to ensure that no illegal activities, such as unauthorized wildlife transport or violation of forest rules, are linked to the safari plans. The team will continue to verify documentation and may extend the inquiry to other locations if required.
The ongoing scrutiny reflects the district administration’s focus on safeguarding the region’s ecological zones while monitoring the movement of itinerant communities through official channels.
On the first day of the operation, authorities set up a checkpoint at Bhandhgarh, a gateway to the local forest area. A total of 124 vehicles associated with the travelling party were examined for compliance with transport and wildlife regulations.
A police spokesperson said the inspection is part of a broader effort to ensure that no illegal activities, such as unauthorized wildlife transport or violation of forest rules, are linked to the safari plans. The team will continue to verify documentation and may extend the inquiry to other locations if required.
The ongoing scrutiny reflects the district administration’s focus on safeguarding the region’s ecological zones while monitoring the movement of itinerant communities through official channels.