Archive · 25 Oct 2025
NRI Arrested in Chandigarh for Alleged Wild Boar Hunting
Imagine a person from another country came to visit and got in trouble for something they did.
This person is accused of hunting a wild boar, which is like a protected animal.
The police found meat and other items in their house and think they are connected.
They've sent the meat to a lab to see if it really is from the wild boar.
The person is saying they didn't do anything wrong and that the stuff found in their house isn't theirs.
They are currently in jail, but are asking the court to let them go until their trial happens.
An NRI from the US was arrested in Chandigarh.
The arrest is related to the alleged hunting of a wild boar.
Officials seized meat, air guns, and nets during a search.
A DNA test will determine the meat's species.
The accused filed a bail application, with a hearing set for October 27.
- Who
- Jaspreet Singh Ghuman, an NRI from the US.
- What
- Arrest for allegedly hunting wild boar, a protected animal, and possessing its meat.
- When
- The arrest occurred recently; bail hearing scheduled for October 27.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- Alleged violation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Accusation by the Authorities
Defense by Jaspreet Singh Ghuman
Hunting the animal
Accusation by the Authorities
Ghuman allegedly hunted the wild boar.
Defense by Jaspreet Singh Ghuman
Ghuman denies hunting the wild boar.
Ownership of items found
Accusation by the Authorities
Authorities believe Ghuman owns the items found.
Defense by Jaspreet Singh Ghuman
Ghuman claims the items were not his and were in the house before he arrived in India.
- Accused
- Jaspreet Singh Ghuman, NRI from US
- Charges
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 violations
- Alleged Offense
- Hunting wild boar & possessing meat
- Evidence Seized
- Meat, air guns, pellets, and nets
- Location of Arrest
- Chandigarh, India
- Legal Status
- In judicial custody, bail application pending
- Meat Analysis
- DNA test pending to confirm species