The Asiatic lion news archive - 2001

Stories relating to the Asiatic lion and updates on the captive breeding programme from 2001.

DATELINE: 5th September 2001
Poachers from Chattisgarh arrested in Gir

In a new development in Gir, suspected poachers from the Jabalpur district of Chattisgarh were arrested in the protected area a few months ago. Though local communities living in and around Gir are known to have been involved in poaching in the area, this is the first time that the involvement of a group from so far away has been reported. Iron traps, snares and skinning equipment that are not otherwise found around Gir were also seized from these people who were trying to enter park saying that they wanted to collect medicinal plants and herbs.

Source: Stavan Desai. 'Poachers from other states eyeing park', Indian Express.