Delhi Wildlife NGO Staff Arrested in Poacher Nexus Investigation
Two staff members of a prominent Delhi-based wildlife NGO were arrested on August 16, 2026, following the seizure of leopard skins. Authorities have accused the organization of having a direct nexus with poachers. The arrests follow a multi-week undercover operation by wildlife crime investigators. This development has sent shockwaves through the conservation community, prompting calls for stricter oversight of non-governmental organizations involved in wildlife protection.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Delhi, India
Conflict: None
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Indian Express