Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Sniffer Dog Hunter Creates Panic Among Wood Smugglers
A specially trained dog named Hunter is helping forest officials catch wood smugglers and poachers.
Hunter is a Belgian Shepherd who is trained to find the scent of people and their tools.
He recently solved his first case by following a scent from a shirt to a suspect's house.
Local villagers are happy with Hunter's work, as it's deterring those who illegally cut down trees or hunt animals.
The dog travels around the region with its handlers and is making criminals nervous.
A sniffer dog named Hunter is creating panic among wood smugglers and poachers.
Hunter is a 10.5-month-old Belgian Shepherd trained to track offenders.
Hunter's first successful case involved tracing a tree-felling suspect.
The dog was trained at the National Training Centre for Dogs and Animals.
Villagers are welcoming the dog's efforts to combat illegal activities.
- Who
- Forest officials, Hunter (the dog), and wood smugglers
- What
- A sniffer dog is being used to deter forest crimes
- When
- August 11 (Hunter inducted), August 13 (first case solved)
- Where
- Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana
- Why
- To deter poaching, tree felling, and wood smuggling
Criminals
Law Enforcement
Impact of Hunter
Criminals
Smugglers are in panic due to the introduction of a sniffer dog.
Law Enforcement
Hunter helps to deter illegal activities within the Kawal Tiger Reserve.
- Dog's Name
- Hunter
- Age
- 10.5 months
- Breed
- Belgian Shepherd
- Location
- Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana
- Handlers
- Anil Kumar and Parameshwar
- Training
- 7 months at NTCDA, Panchkula