Baripada: A major poaching attempt was foiled at Similipal forest in Mayurbhanj district, thanks to cutting-edge AI technology that alerted authorities to the presence of armed poachers. The prompt response from forest officials led to the surrender of 39 suspects, who were found in possession of an arsenal of guns, gunpowder, bows, and arrows.
As per report, a group of armed poachers sneaked into the Similipal sanctuary last night, but their illicit plans were foiled when AI cameras detected their movement. A real-time alert triggered a swift response from the forest force, culminating in a 24-hour operation that led to the surrender of 39 poachers, along with 9 guns, a cache of gunpowder, over 20 bows and arrows, and other incriminating weapons.
The poachers are identified from Ambikadeipur, Mahalisahi, Lukuida, Matakmatla, Jitusahi, Khaladi, Langadi village under Udala Police Station.
The poachers have been booked under wildlife protection laws, and an FIR will be lodged against them for violating the Arms Act.
The successful operation involved the Special Tiger Protection Force and staff from three ranges.
Similipal South Division Director, Samrat Gowda, credited the success to real-time detection, active intelligence, and timely action, marking a new era of enhanced protection for the sanctuary’s wildlife.
