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10 September 2026

Orangutan trafficking investigation in Odisha

This incident serves as a practical case study for wildlife trafficking and the role of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, providing context for questions on environmental conservation and organized crime.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Odisha Police Special Task Force (STF) is investigating the discovery of five young orangutans in a coastal forest in Balasore district.
  • The rescued group consists of three males and two females.
  • Orangutans are not native to India, indicating a case of illegal wildlife trafficking.
  • The Odisha Forest and Environment Department has requested assistance from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) to investigate the smuggling incident.
  • The animals were recovered from a casuarina plantation in the Udayapur-Talsari forest area.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Orangutan trafficking investigation in Odisha, which has been running since 9 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) in curbing trans-boundary wildlife trafficking in India. How does inter-agency coordination between state police and central bodies strengthen wildlife conservation efforts? 150 words
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  2. Illegal wildlife trade poses a significant threat to global biodiversity and biosecurity. In the context of the recent discovery of non-native species in India, analyze the challenges in monitoring porous borders and the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in addressing organized wildlife crime. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is a statutory multi-disciplinary organization established by the Government of India to combat organized wildlife crime?

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