Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Tiger Poacher Sheru Pardi, Wife Arrested After 18-Month Hunt
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh arrested Sheru Pardi and his wife, Binori Bai.
Officials say Sheru was wanted for about 18 months in a tiger-poaching case.
They were arrested in Shahdol district while allegedly going to hunt wild animals.
A court ordered that they remain in custody for five days.
Investigators say a larger group killed tigers in several Indian states.
They also allege that the group sold tiger body parts to smugglers.
The body parts may have been sent onward to other countries, including China.
Sheru reportedly moved between tents and changed phones to avoid being found.
The State Tiger Strike Force arrested Sheru Pardi and his wife, Binori Bai, in Beohari, Shahdol district.
The pair were arrested on September 4 while allegedly traveling to hunt wild animals.
Sheru had been absconding for about 18 months in a case involving tiger poaching and body-parts smuggling.
A court sent both suspects to five-day remand after their arrest.
Investigators allege an interstate gang killed tigers across several states and supplied body parts to smugglers linked to Myanmar.
- Who
- The State Tiger Strike Force arrested alleged poacher Sheru Pardi and his wife, Binori Bai.
- What
- They were arrested in a case involving alleged tiger poaching, wildlife hunting and smuggling of tiger body parts.
- When
- They were arrested on September 4 after Sheru had allegedly been absconding for about 18 months.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Beohari, in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Authorities wanted Sheru in connection with tiger killings and the alleged interstate trafficking of tiger body parts.
- Arrested
- Sheru Pardi and Binori Bai
- Arrest location
- Beohari, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh
- Arrest date
- September 4
- Court action
- Five-day remand for both suspects
- Related cases
- Cases against Sheru are registered in Maharashtra and Karnataka
- Investigation status
- Eight people have reportedly been arrested in the interstate tiger-killing case
- Alleged destinations
- Investigators suspect tiger body parts may have been sent to China and other countries