20 Fishermen Arrested in Odisha's Gahirmatha for Illegal Fishing in Turtle Habitat
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News18•01-02-2026, 20:30
20 Fishermen Arrested in Odisha's Gahirmatha for Illegal Fishing in Turtle Habitat
- •Odisha forest officials arrested 20 fishermen, including eight from West Bengal, for illegal fishing.
- •The arrests occurred in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, Kendrapara district, a critical turtle congregation zone.
- •Two trawlers were seized, and the accused were booked under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- •The vessels trespassed into prohibited sanctuary corridors, violating marine fishing regulations.
- •Around 365 fishermen have been arrested to date as patrolling intensifies to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Why It Matters: 20 fishermen nabbed in Odisha's Gahirmatha sanctuary for illegal fishing, protecting Olive Ridley turtles.
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