Jaldapara Wildlife Division poaching convictions

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1. News30 Jun 2026

   Jaldapara scripts record with 22 convictions in a year

   Jalpaiguri: A year after scripting what was described as a national record in wildlife crime convictions, the Jaldapara Wildlife Division...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Jaldapara Wildlife Division secured many successful criminal convictions for wildlife crimes in a single year.

   Who:

   The Jaldapara Wildlife Division acted as the wildlife protection agency responsible for these legal actions.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Jun 2026.

   Where:

   Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

   Why:

   These legal actions were taken to address incidents of poaching within the region.

   What it means:

   The agency has set a record for the highest number of wildlife crime convictions in the country.

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2. News1 Jun 2018

   Reformed poachers assist in Jaldapara rhino horn trade crackdown

   The Jaldapara forest department has engaged reformed poachers in collaborative efforts to combat the illegal rhino horn trade in the region.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Reformed poachers are now helping the forest department stop the illegal trade of rhino horns.

   Who:

   The Jaldapara forest department is the agency and the reformed poachers are individuals who previously hunted animals illegally.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Jun 2018.

   Where:

   Jaldapara, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The department wants to use their experience to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the area.

   What it means:

   The forest department is using a new collaborative approach to help prevent poaching in the region.

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