{
  "id": 11220470,
  "title": "Maharashtra Crime: DRI Busts Illegal Leopard Skin Syndicate In Gondia, 2 Apprehended",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/maharashtra-crime-dri-busts-illegal-leopard-skin-syndicate-in-gondia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-crime-dri-busts-illegal-leopard-skin-syndicate-in-gondia-2-apprehended"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 1, 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from Mumbai Zonal Unit successfully dismantled a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in the illegal trade of leopard skins in Gondia district, Maharashtra. During the operation, two individuals were apprehended for their role in the trade. The seized leopard skin, owned by the DRI as per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, will now be handed over to the Forest Range Officer, North Deoria Range, Gondia, for further action. This operation is part of a series of recent enforcement actions taken by the DRI against various illicit wildlife trafficking networks across the country, including leopard skin, tiger bones, pangolin scales, and elephant ivory. The DRI's commitment to wildlife protection and their resolve in combating organized environmental crime remains steadfast, working closely with state forest departments and other enforcement agencies to dismantle these networks.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) of Mumbai Zonal Unit successfully dismantled an illegal wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in the illicit trade of leopard skin near Purada village, Gondia district, Maharashtra, officials informed on Thursday. During the operation, two persons were apprehended for their involvement in the illegal dealing and trading of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}