Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Two Arrested for Tiger Parts Smuggling in Kurnool
Two people were caught in Kurnool district for selling tiger claws and teeth.
Forest officials found these items during a raid.
They think the parts belong to a tiger and are sending them to a lab to check.
The officials are also trying to find more people involved in this illegal activity.
Two persons arrested in Kurnool district for illegal possession of tiger parts.
Five tiger claws and three tiger teeth seized during raids.
Preliminary verification suggests the parts belong to a tiger.
Items sent for forensic examination to confirm their origin.
Further investigation underway to identify other members of the smuggling network.
- Who
- Two persons arrested, forest officials involved
- What
- Illegal collection and sale of tiger body parts
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Atmakur town, Kurnool district
- Why
- Involvement in illegal wildlife trade
- Location
- Atmakur town, Kurnool district
- Items Seized
- Five tiger claws and three tiger teeth
- Accused
- Two persons
- Preliminary Verification
- Items belonged to a tiger
- Next Steps
- Forensic examination and further investigation