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Crime
Tiger Rescued After Gun Mishap; Three Suspects Arrested in Maharashtra
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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A pistol that got locked during a wildlife encounter led to the rescue of a tiger, and police later arrested three suspects from a local kot. The operation was reported by News18 Marathi.
Police officials said a firearm that became jammed during a wildlife incident was secured, preventing any further danger to a tiger that had strayed into a populated area. After the pistol was locked, wildlife officers intervened and successfully rescued the animal, returning it to its natural habitat.
Following the rescue, investigators traced the source of the incident and apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement. The suspects were taken into custody from a nearby kot, where they were believed to have been coordinating the illegal activity.
Authorities emphasized that swift action averted potential harm to both the tiger and the public, and they reiterated their commitment to enforcing wildlife protection laws. The case is under further investigation, with officials promising to pursue all leads related to the incident.
Following the rescue, investigators traced the source of the incident and apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement. The suspects were taken into custody from a nearby kot, where they were believed to have been coordinating the illegal activity.
Authorities emphasized that swift action averted potential harm to both the tiger and the public, and they reiterated their commitment to enforcing wildlife protection laws. The case is under further investigation, with officials promising to pursue all leads related to the incident.