Updated On: 20 November, 2025 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
The operation was carried out jointly by Wildlife SOS, the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) and the Gujarat Forest Department after they received a confidential tip-off

Five people were arrested, including the main accused who was found with the leopard skin. Pic/Wildlife SOS
A major crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in Gujarat has led to the recovery of a leopard skin and the arrest of five people in Vansda city, Valsad district, officials said.
Range Forest Officers J.D. Rathore and C.R. Patel said the successful raid highlights the constant vigilance and teamwork in stopping wildlife crime. They assured that strict action will be taken against everyone involved.