Three Arrested for Poaching Sambar in Kanha Tiger Reserve Buffer Zone, Sent to Mandla Jail

Forest officials from the Madhya Pradesh Department of Forests conducted a raid in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve and recovered the carcass parts of a sambar deer. The seized material included meat and other body parts, which were confiscated as evidence of illegal hunting.

During the operation, three individuals suspected of poaching were taken into custody. The police and forest officials said the suspects were linked to a recent illegal hunt that violated the reserve's strict wildlife protection rules.

A local court, acting on the evidence presented, ordered that the three accused be remanded to Mandla jail pending further legal proceedings. The case underscores ongoing concerns about poaching in protected areas and the authorities' commitment to enforce wildlife laws.

The incident has been reported by local media outlets, highlighting the collaborative effort between forest and law‑enforcement agencies to curb wildlife crimes in the region.

Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity in and around protected forests to help preserve India’s biodiversity.