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Odisha: Rare Melanistic Tiger Skin Seized in Similipal, 12 Arrested, Main Accused Absconding

Authorities seized a rare black tiger skin and arrested 12 suspects, but the main accused remains free despite over Rs. 100 crore annual funding for protection.

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The Similipal Tiger Reserve has seen a major crackdown on poachers, with 12 arrests made in connection with the seizure of a melanistic tiger skin.

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Odisha: Rare melanistic tiger skin seized in Similipal, 12 arrested, main accused absconding

The Similipal Tiger Reserve has seen a major crackdown on poachers, with 12 arrests made in connection with the seizure of a melanistic tiger skin.

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Melanistic tiger hide seized in Odisha's Baripada division, five detained

Sources said the Forest department may send the skin samples to Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and Centre for Wildlife Health at OUAT for examination.

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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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