Odisha Reports 325 Wildlife Deaths By Poachers In 3 Years
Odisha Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia stated 325 wild animals, including a tiger, 11 leopards, and 14 elephants, were poached over three years. Authorities registered 89,805 cases, seized 1,452 vehicles, and implemented anti-poaching camps, AI alerts, foot patrols, Gajasathis, joint task forces, informer incentives, and awareness campaigns.