165 Turtles Rescued at Howrah Station, Smuggling Bid Foiled by Railway Police
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News18•10-01-2026, 14:24
165 Turtles Rescued at Howrah Station, Smuggling Bid Foiled by Railway Police
- •Railway Police at Howrah Station rescued 165 Ganges softshell turtles from a smuggling attempt.
- •The turtles were found packed in sacks and nets, indicating an organized smuggling operation.
- •The rescued turtles were handed over to the Forest Department for care and rehabilitation.
- •They have been transported to the Garhchumuk Animal Treatment Center for further attention.
- •District environmental activists praised the prompt action, highlighting the significance of preventing wildlife smuggling.
Why It Matters: Railway Police vigilance at Howrah Station led to the rescue of 165 smuggled turtles.
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