Sri Vijaya Puram | October 8, 2026
The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, seized 93 kg of venison during an operation conducted by the Manglutan Range under the South Andaman Forest Division on October 8, 2026.
Acting on credible information regarding the alleged illegal trading of wildlife meat, Forest Department personnel intercepted a woman and seized 21 kg of venison. A subsequent search led to the recovery of an additional 72 kg of venison, taking the total seizure to 93 kg, along with other articles suspected to have been used in the illegal trade.
Further investigation into the case is underway.
The Forest Department said the same woman had earlier been intercepted by the Manglutan Range on August 1, 2026, in a separate wildlife offence case, during which 16 kg of venison was seized. A Wildlife Offence Case was subsequently registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the matter was brought before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The latest operation was conducted under the overall supervision of Rajee George, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, South Andaman Forest Division, and under the guidance of R.S. Sharath, Assistant Conservator of Forests, and Amalendu Mondal, Forest Ranger.
The South Andaman Forest Division has appealed to the public to cooperate in protecting the forests and wildlife of the Islands and to report information relating to illegal hunting, possession, transportation, storage or trade of forest and wildlife produce.
Information can be reported to the Forest Department Helpline at 03192-255228. The department has assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
