DRI rescues 955 baby Gangetic turtles, six held

Oct 01, 2023

"Concerted all-India efforts by the officers resulted in the interception of a total of 6 people and a total recovery of 955 live baby...

DRI rescues 436 baby Indian Tent Turtles in Lucknow

Dec 12, 2023

Acting on the basis of specific intelligence developed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, seized 436 baby Indian Tent turtles...

DRI rescues 679 live baby turtles in two operations in Uttar Pradesh

Feb 07, 2024

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has rescued a total of 679 live baby turtles in two operations over 18 hours in Uttar Pradesh,...

Tamil Nadu witnesses record 2.29 lakh Olive Ridley Turtle hatchlings this season

May 08, 2025

In a landmark development for marine conservation, Tamil Nadu has recorded the highest-ever release of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings this nesting season, with 2,29,432...

UP Police nab smuggler dealing in banned animals, 100 Turtles confiscated

Jul 10, 2024

100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other...

Delhi: CBI apprehends 2 accused with 65 Indian Roofed Turtles and Spotted Pond Turtles

Mar 24, 2025

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended two accused who were in possession of 65 Indian Roofed Turtles and Spotted Pond Turtles, CBI said in...