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21 June 2026

Wildlife trafficking arrest in Assam

The incident serves as a relevant case study for wildlife conservation challenges, cross-border trafficking threats, and the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act, providing useful context for GS3 and GS2 answers.

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  • Nine individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, were arrested in Chirang district, Assam, for wildlife trafficking.
  • The operation was conducted by the Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) and Chirang police.
  • Eight golden langurs (Trachypithecus geei) were recovered; one was found dead.
  • Golden langurs are classified as an endangered species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
  • The seized animals were being transported in two vehicles, initially kept in suffocating sacks before being moved to cages.
  • The incident highlights the existence of an international wildlife trafficking network operating across India-Bangladesh borders.
  • The black-market value of the recovered golden langurs is estimated at approximately ₹16 lakh.

Questions

  1. The involvement of transnational actors in wildlife trafficking poses a significant challenge to India's biodiversity conservation efforts. Discuss the legislative and institutional mechanisms available to combat cross-border wildlife crime. 150 words
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  2. Wildlife trafficking is an organized crime that threatens endangered species and undermines ecological security. Analyze the socio-economic drivers of this illicit trade and evaluate the efficacy of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in addressing modern trafficking networks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, is the golden langur protected?

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