Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Pune's RESQ Trust Faces Legal Violations Allegations
A man in Pune, India, has accused a charity called RESQ of breaking several laws.
He says the charity lets foreigners help with wildlife rescue and treatment without proper permission.
The man shared photos and videos as proof.
The charity says the complaint is fake and someone is trying to hurt their reputation.
The forest department says they haven't received an official complaint yet.
The man wants the government to take action quickly.
RTI activist Avadhut Arun Patki alleges RESQ Charitable Trust violated wildlife, immigration, and foreign funding laws.
Allegations include illegal handling of wildlife by foreign nationals without proper approvals.
Patki claims violations under the Wildlife Protection Act, Foreigners Act, and FCRA.
RESQ Charitable Trust denies allegations, calling the complaint a defamation attempt.
Forest Department states no formal complaint has been received yet.
- Who
- Avadhut Arun Patki (complainant), RESQ Charitable Trust (accused)
- What
- Allegations of illegal wildlife handling, immigration violations, and foreign funding breaches
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Patki claims violations of multiple central laws
- Organization
- RESQ Charitable Trust
- Complainant
- Avadhut Arun Patki
- Alleged Violations
- Wildlife Protection Act, Foreigners Act, Passport Act, FCRA
- Response from Trust
- Denies allegations, calls it defamation
- Forest Department's Stance
- No formal complaint received yet
