{
  "id": 2297448,
  "title": "Turtle Smuggling Case: Two Arrested, 30 Turtles Seized In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/turtle-smuggling-case-two-arrested-30-turtles-seized-in-indore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T03:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/turtle-smuggling-case-two-arrested-30-turtles-seized-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, two men were arrested on Thursday in connection with a turtle smuggling operation, according to state Tiger Strike Force officers. The suspects, Keshav Sharma and Rohan Gaur, both residents of Musakhedi, were apprehended for their roles in illegally trafficking protected reptiles. The force received intelligence that the duo were actively seeking buyers for the turtles. Upon this information, the Tiger Strike Force formed a team and took action, resulting in the seizure of 30 turtles of various species from the suspects. Sharma reportedly contacted customers to sell the turtles, while Gaur was responsible for delivering the wildlife. Both individuals were present in court following their arrest.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): State Tiger Strike Force officers arrested two men in connection with a turtle smuggling racket on Thursday, seizing 30 turtles of various species in a major operation in Indore. Divisional forest officer Lal Sudhakar Singh had formed an operational team after receiving intelligence that two suspects were actively seeking buyers for the protected reptiles. Authorities…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}