By Muskan Khandelwal

A recent incident in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) highlights the ongoing battle against wildlife poaching in India. Four Nilgai poachers were captured on camera traps set up by forest officials as part of their regular animal estimation exercise. Camera traps bust poaching ring in Amrabad.

The incident took place in the Umman Penta beat of the Pandigundam range. On February 2, 2024, forest officials deployed camera traps in the area as part of their Phase 4 program.

While reviewing the camera data on February 23rd, officials spotted two individuals carrying a freshly hunted Nilgai, an antelope species. Two other accomplices were identified later, leading to the arrest of three individuals.

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