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News: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department conducted raids in Rohru and arrested six persons for illegal trade of wildlife body parts.
About Operation ‘Clawing Back’
- Operation ‘Clawing Back’ is a special operation launched to bust organised trade of wildlife body parts.
- Launched by: The operation was launched by the Himachal Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department.
- Objective: The objective is to curb illegal trade of protected wild animal body parts and identify supply sources.
- Legal Action: A case was registered under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Key Aspects:
- Coordinated Raids: Six teams conducted simultaneous raids on six jewellery shops and seized 85 leopard claws and five canines.
- Illegal Trade Pattern: Wildlife body parts were concealed in jewellery items like amulets and lockets, showing ongoing demand driven by superstition and profit motives.
- Forensic Examination: Seized items will be examined at the Wildlife Institute of India to trace origins.
- Significance: The operation highlights strict enforcement against wildlife crime and illegal trade.
