{
  "id": 15982171,
  "title": "Trafficked orangutan repatriated from India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/trafficked-orangutan-repatriated-from-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T01:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/10/22/trafficked-orangutan-repatriated-from-india.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Sumatran orangutan, named Heera, has been repatriated from India after being illegally trafficked. The 3.5-year-old male orangutan is currently being rehabilitated at the Sumatran Rescue Alliance in Bukit Mas district, Langkat regency. The Forestry Ministry successfully returned the orangutan through Kualanamu International Airport in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on Monday.\n\nForestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni emphasized that this repatriation not only reunites an individual orangutan with its home but also demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting wildlife trade. He highlighted the importance of intergovernmental cooperation and various stakeholders in rescuing wildlife animals.\n\nRaja Juli expressed gratitude towards the Indian government and all parties involved in the repatriation process. He stated that this incident proves that cross-country cooperation can provide opportunities for wildlife victims of illegal trafficking to receive treatment and improve their lives. However, he stressed that ensuring the well-being of the repatriated orangutan is crucial, and the rehabilitation process must be carried out properly.",
  "summary": "Named Heera, the male orangutan is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA) in Bukit Mas district, Langkat regency.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sumatran orangutan Heera repatriated from India",
    "3.5-year-old male orangutan rehabilitated at Sumatran Rescue Alliance",
    "Forestry Minister Raja Juli praises intergovernmental cooperation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}