Leopard Skins Traded

Police today seized two leopard skins at Chopdali village of Uttarkashi district, officials said. The skins were seized yesterday on the basis of information received from Shishpal Singh, a suspected smuggler of wildlife organs, who was arrested last week, they said.

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over declining population of tigers and lashed out at notorious poacher Sansar Chand, who has been convicted for trading animal's body parts, saying a day would come soon when human skin will be traded for commercial purposes.     "You are selling the skin of tigers and leopards. Tom...

Police today seized two leopard skins at Chopdali village of Uttarkashi district, officials said. The skins were seized yesterday on the basis of information received from Shishpal Singh, a suspected smuggler of wildlife organs, who was arrested last week, they said.

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over declining population of tigers and lashed out at notorious poacher Sansar Chand, who has been convicted for trading animal's body parts, saying a day would come soon when human skin will be traded for commercial purposes.     "You are selling the skin of tigers and leopards. Tom...