Investigators Probe NGO Involvement in Leopard Poaching in Madhya Pradesh

Investigators have accused a local non‑governmental organization of aiding the illegal capture of leopards in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly to raise funds for its operations. The allegations surfaced after a sting operation uncovered evidence of the NGO’s involvement in coordinating poaching activities. Wildlife authorities say the poaching incidents violate the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and threaten the state’s endangered leopard population. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have warned that any organization found complicit in wildlife crimes will face severe penalties.