Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Two Men Arrested After 30 Turtles Seized in Indore
Officials in Indore arrested two men accused of trying to sell turtles.
The men were identified as Keshav Sharma and Rohan Gaur.
Authorities said they were working together.
Sharma reportedly contacted people who wanted to buy the turtles.
Gaur allegedly transported and delivered the animals.
Officers found 30 turtles of different species during the operation.
The turtles are protected wildlife.
The arrests followed information that the suspects were looking for buyers.
Both men were taken to court after the seizure.
State Tiger Strike Force officers arrested two men in Indore on Thursday over alleged turtle smuggling.
Authorities seized 30 turtles representing various species during the operation.
The suspects were identified as Keshav Sharma and Rohan Gaur, residents of Musakhedi.
Officials said Sharma contacted potential buyers, while Gaur delivered the turtles.
Both suspects were subsequently produced in court.
- Who
- State Tiger Strike Force officers arrested Keshav Sharma and Rohan Gaur, residents of Musakhedi.
- What
- The men were arrested in an alleged turtle-smuggling case, and 30 turtles were seized.
- When
- The arrests took place on Thursday.
- Where
- The operation took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Authorities acted on information that the suspects were seeking buyers for the protected turtles.
- Arrests
- Two men were arrested.
- Suspects
- Keshav Sharma and Rohan Gaur.
- Seizure
- Thirty turtles of various species.
- Operation location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Alleged roles
- Sharma allegedly contacted buyers; Gaur allegedly delivered the turtles.
- Legal action
- Both suspects were produced in court.