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Maharashtra: DRI rescues rare wildlife near Pune station, arrests two accused
Updated On: 21 May, 2026 06:54 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
The DRI seized protected wildlife species near Pune Railway Station, recovering Malabar giant squirrels and Indian star tortoises. Two suspects were apprehended and handed over to the Forest Department for legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act

DRI busts illegal wildlife trade racket in Pune (Represntational image)
The Pune Regional Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under the Mumbai Zonal Unit, on Thursday seized prohibited wildlife species near Pune Railway Station. DRI also apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the illegal possession and sale of protected animals.
As per PTI, acting on specific intelligence inputs, DRI officers launched a surveillance operation in Pune and intercepted one suspect at the identified location earlier on May 20.
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