Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Seven Poachers Arrested in UP's Baghpat
Seven men were caught in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, for hunting and selling wild animals.
They had tools like nets and sharp weapons, and the bodies of several animals were found with them.
The men are from Sonipat in Haryana.
The forest department is taking legal action against them and will watch the forests more closely to protect the animals.
Seven poachers arrested in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, for illegal hunting and trafficking.
Carcasses of three wild cats, three jackals, a water hen, and a rabbit were recovered.
Nets, ropes, and sharp-edged weapons were seized from the poachers.
The accused are residents of Sonipat district in Haryana.
Legal action is being taken under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
- Who
- Seven poachers from Sonipat district, Haryana
- What
- Illegal hunting and trafficking of wildlife
- When
- February 1, 2024
- Where
- Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To sell animal carcasses in Haryana
- Number of Poachers Arrested
- 7
- Location of Arrest
- Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
- Animals Found Dead
- 3 wild cats, 3 jackals, 1 water hen, 1 rabbit
- Hunting Tools Seized
- Nets, ropes, sharp-edged weapons
- Accused Residence
- Sonipat district, Haryana
- Legal Action
- Wildlife (Protection) Act
- Forest Department Action
- Intensified surveillance and patrolling