In Brief
- Maharashtra Police suspended two personnel after their arrest in a tiger poaching case.
- One suspended officer was a recipient of the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
- Chhattisgarh forest department has called for a CBI probe into the incident.
- The demand highlights concerns over wildlife crime involving law enforcement officials.
Two police personnel from Maharashtra have been suspended following their arrest in connection with a tiger poaching case, the Chhattisgarh forest department announced. Among those suspended is an officer awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, underscoring the gravity of the allegations.
The arrests have raised serious concerns about the involvement of law enforcement officers in wildlife crimes, prompting the Chhattisgarh forest department to seek a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to ensure an impartial inquiry. The department emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing such violations affecting India's protected wildlife.
Authorities have not released detailed information about the circumstances of the arrest or ongoing investigations but confirmed that the suspension is a preliminary step pending the outcome of the inquiry. The incident has attracted attention across state lines, reflecting a wider concern about tiger conservation and enforcement integrity.
The call for a CBI investigation aims to reinforce legal scrutiny over wildlife protection laws and deter future offences by officials entrusted with safeguarding the environment.
