Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Men Arrested for Smuggling Animal Bones Near Bhutan Border
Two men were caught near the border of India and Bhutan for allegedly smuggling animal bones.
Police received a tip that the men were transporting the bones from Uttar Pradesh.
They were stopped at a checkpoint in Jaigaon, and the bags they carried contained bones.
The men are now in custody, and the bones will be examined to determine what animals they came from.
The reason for the smuggling is believed to be a demand for the bones in Bhutan, where they are used for certain rituals.
The police are currently investigating the situation.
Two men arrested for alleged smuggling of animal bones.
The arrests occurred in Jaigaon, near the India-Bhutan border.
Police received a tip about the suspects' travel route.
Bones were found in bags the men were carrying.
The bones will be sent for forensic analysis.
- Who
- Rakesh Prasad and Bishal Kumar Sha
- What
- Were arrested for allegedly smuggling animal bones.
- When
- Arrested on Friday night; remanded on Saturday.
- Where
- Jaigaon, near the India-Bhutan border.
- Why
- Believed to be due to demand for bones in Bhutan for rituals.
- Incident
- Arrest of two men
- Location
- Jaigaon, near India-Bhutan border
- Date
- Friday night (arrest), Saturday (remand)
- Suspects
- Rakesh Prasad and Bishal Kumar Sha
- Charge
- Alleged smuggling of animal bones
- Destination
- Bhutan