Archive · 2 Oct 2026
DRI seizes elephant tusks, arrests three in Hyderabad ivory sale
Officials in Hyderabad stopped three people during a suspected sale of elephant ivory.
They found four elephant tusks and carved objects made from ivory.
Reports said the seized material weighed about 17 kilograms in total.
The operation happened on Thursday in the Banjara Hills area.
Officers acted after receiving specific intelligence.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence made the arrests and seized the items.
Indian law prohibits trading in elephant ivory and products made from it.
Officials said the operation was part of efforts to fight wildlife trafficking.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested three people in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Officials seized four elephant tusks and intricately carved ivory articles during the operation.
The seized material was reported to weigh about 17 kilograms in total.
The suspects were intercepted in Banjara Hills during an alleged ivory sale transaction.
The items were seized under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which prohibits elephant-ivory trade and dealing.
- Who
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and three people allegedly involved in the sale.
- What
- The DRI seized four elephant tusks and intricately carved ivory articles and arrested three people.
- When
- On Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific calendar date.
- Where
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Officials acted on specific intelligence about an alleged sale transaction involving elephant tusks and ivory articles.
- Agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
- Location
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- People arrested
- Three
- Seized items
- Four elephant tusks and intricately carved ivory articles
- Reported weight
- About 17 kilograms in total
- Legal basis
- Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
- Alleged activity
- Illegal sale of elephant tusks and ivory articles
